Technical Manager - OSB

West Fraser

12d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is formulating lab policies, managing daily procedures, planning the use of raw materials in the composition of Oriented Strand Board and managing Lab Team Members.

Requirements

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 applications
Collaborate with teams’ company-wide to ensure target production numbers and sales align with company goals

Responsibilities

Coordinate raw material deliveries with suppliers ensuring raw material is available to operate the mill while meeting the mill’s financial budgets
Develop and maintain lab procedures and checklists
Verify and calibrate lab equipment
Analyze data collected using statistical techniques
Ensure blenders are clean and operate at optimal performance.
Ensure resin and wax filters are clean
Ensure APA standards are met.
Lead both internal and external audits for areas including but not limited to corporate quality, SOX, APA, safety, and raw material inventory.
Maintain moisture meter, thickness gauge and blow detector
Ensure the accurate adjustment of moisture meters
Ensure the formula of wax and resin meets the customers and West Fraser’s specifications and adjust as required.
Must be the Liaison and leader on all resin and wax trials. Maintain a schedule and communicate trials to all Mill leadership in a timely manner.
Provide hands-on and technical support for the mill and manufacturing processes
Monitor manufacturing data to optimize performance, manage product cost models, and identify efficiency improvements.
Identify hazards, ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and train staff on standard operating procedures.
Ensure the efficient scheduling of pMDI tank cars
Ensure Resin and Wax inventories are accurate on a shift basis.
Special projects and other duties assigned.