Quality Control Specialist
About The Position
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated is seeking a motivated, technically skilled professional to support and improve production operations across assigned treating facilities. The role combines production data analysis, process improvement, mechanical and systems troubleshooting, operator training, and technical support to improve safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and throughput. The position is based in the Tyler, Texas area and may support the Columbus, Texas location. The specialist will analyze production data and help resolve operational and quality issues, develop and maintain databases, analytical tools, reporting systems, procedures, and technical documentation, and provide training and hands-on support to treating staff. The role also coordinates with internal departments and external partners, supports facility projects and new technology implementation, and promotes safe work practices and compliance with applicable standards and company requirements.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and interpreting production performance trends.
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, industrial process systems, automation and controls, and software platforms.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply AWPA standards and applicable technical requirements, safety procedures and company policies, and technical manuals and equipment operation and maintenance instructions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage time effectively, travel, work independently, and prioritize competing demands.
- Willingness to work directly with plant personnel, investigate operational issues, and support improvements in a hands-on industrial environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wood science, engineering, or another STEM-related field; equivalent education and relevant work experience will also be considered.
- Experience in wood preservation, chemical treatment processes, or industrial manufacturing.
- Familiarity with industrial automation, instrumentation, process controls, or mechanical troubleshooting.
- Experience developing SOPs, technical documentation, training materials, or production reports.
- Experience working with production databases, reporting tools, or business intelligence systems.
- Experience supporting multiple facilities, coordinating technical projects, or implementing process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Analyze production data to identify trends, investigate root causes, and implement or support corrective actions that improve product conformance, operational efficiency, and throughput.
- Develop and maintain production databases, analytical tools, and reporting systems for operational decision-making and performance monitoring.
- Troubleshoot issues involving treating processes, mechanical equipment, process controls, software platforms, and related industrial systems.
- Support treating facilities in resolving operational and quality issues, implementing corrective actions, and verifying improvement effectiveness.
- Develop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, and other technical documentation.
- Provide technical training, onboarding, and ongoing support to treating staff.
- Assess operator training needs, reinforce standard work practices, and coach employees to improve technical proficiency, process consistency, and operational performance.
- Coordinate with internal departments, equipment manufacturers, chemical suppliers, and third-party oversight to resolve technical issues and achieve operational goals.
- Provide technical support for equipment upgrades, repairs, installations, and implementation of new technologies, treatment chemistries, and process improvements.
- Support new systems and procedures through operator training, follow-up, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support.
- Promote safe work practices and compliance with company policies, applicable industry standards, and established quality requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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