Technical Manager

Weyerhaeuser•Grayling, MI

6d•$98,800 - $148,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Technical Manager to support our OSB facility in Grayling, MI. As a Technical Manager, you will implement and maintain the OSB facility quality management system, ensure that all saleable product adheres to our manufacturing standards, and provide technical expertise and scientific approaches to problem solving at a manufacturing level. The Technical Manager is also accountable for leadership and development of the lab technical associates. This is a full-time, exempt position that operates as a member of the mill leadership team, and reports to the Mill Manager with a dotted line to the OSB Business Technical Manager/Director. The Technical Manager will spend time in both an office setting and operational setting which may include hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions in a wood products OSB manufacturing environment. This position may periodically require extended or varied hours to accomplish tasks and provide support to the mill.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Wood Sciences or Engineering-related field will be highly preferred; Non-related degrees or the equivalent amount of working experience will also be considered
Minimum 3-5 years technical leadership experience in a manufacturing field. OSB experience and knowledge highly preferred.
Quality Control focus
Track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and recognition of accomplishments in safety, quality, productivity, change management, and people development
Demonstrated success in working with customers, direct reports, peers, other department employees including managers
Team oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Pro-active in process improvements and have excellent follow-through in meeting commitments.
Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience with industrial statistics and statistical analysis
Capable of managing multiple projects with strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability prioritize, multitask and work with minimal supervision
Critical thinker with an enthusiastic and positive approach toward employees and work
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to diverse groups of people at all levels both inside and outside the organization
Ability to meet timelines and deal tactfully and courteously with business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

OSB experience and knowledge highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as a role model for our core values: Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability and Inclusion
Provides technical expertise and leadership regarding mill processes, product quality and performance
Safely and effectively manages the onsite technical staff and is the owner of the technical related processes and procedures
Provides mentoring and coaching to advance mill associate technical knowledge
Effectively integrates and maintains the integrated business Quality Management System (QMS) at the mill.
Oversees adequacy of the site-level job instructions/reliable methods and their accuracy against the Manufacturing Standards and BOPs
Leads and contributes to Continuous Improvement Projects
Orders all resin and wax and is responsible to ensure proper inventory levels and adherence to the appropriate specifications.
Applies statistical process control techniques and works with department managers to actively improve panel properties, reduce process variation, improve product recovery, and improve production
Optimizes and maintains product performance to meet all specified metrics
Develops and executes mill level trials and related reporting
Implementation of new products or technologies at the unit working with Sales, Business Technical, Engineering, and Product Engineering Codes and Standards group
Maintains QC lab test equipment
Monitors and reports the mill quality performance (month end reports) to the mill manager and OSB Business Technical teams.
Interacts with the technical team, engineering team, mill associates, sales team, and customers as it relates to products manufactured and/or quality claims
Investigates Quality Notifications thoroughly and provide timely feedback, including identification of the appropriate root cause(s), with recommended corrections
Participates in regular technical information-sharing discussions
Interface with third-party certification agencies to ensure that QMS is in alignment with agency or customer standards and protocol
Stays abreast of industry trends and developments and participates in continuous education programs and training