Technical Manager - OSB

Reporting to the General Manager, the Technical Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate the efficient operation of the quality function of an Oriented Strand Board Mill. Duties and responsibilities include formulating lab policies, managing daily procedures, and planning the use of raw materials in the composition of Oriented Strand Board.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates raw material deliveries with suppliers ensuring raw material is available to operate the mill while meeting the mills financial budgets
• Develop and maintain lab procedures and checklists
• Verify and calibrate lab equipment
• Analyze data collected using statistical techniques
• Ensures blenders are clean
• Ensures filters are clean
• Maintains moisture meters, thickness gauge and blow detector
• Ensures the accurate adjustment of moisture meters
• Ensures the formula of wax and resin meets the customers and Norbord’s specifications and adjusts as required
• Provides hands on and technical support for the mill and manufacturing processes
• Ensures the efficient scheduling of the CSX tank car
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years manufacturing experience OR 10 years of manufacturing management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing OSB including blending, forming, pressing, finishing and testing
• Thorough knowledge of statistical concepts and application
• Thorough knowledge of quality systems and test methods
• Thorough knowledge of physical properties and application
• Leadership — ability to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
• Engaging others — ability to set and achieve achieve goals through others
• Innovation — demonstrates creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace