Technical Manager

Arauco • Malvern, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Arauco team as a Technical Manager! This role is located onsite at our Malvern, AR manufacturing site and reports to the Plant Manager. We are looking for someone with a Bachelor's Degree in Wood Science, Engineering, Chemistry or related field, understanding of AMS and SAP systems, excellent problem-solving skills, knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and SPC tools, strong computer skills, and self-motivation with strong organizational skills. Availability during some holidays, weekends, and odd shifts, as well as being on call as necessary, is required. Willingness and ability to travel throughout the US and internationally as needed for company-related business is also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Wood Science, Engineering, Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Understanding of AMS and SAP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, highly analytical and possess solid math skills.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and SPC tools.
• Strong Computer Skills (Word, Power Point, and advanced Excel).
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Availability during some holidays, weekends, and odd shifts in addition to being on call as necessary required
• Willing and able to travel throughout US and Internationally as needed for company related business needs

Responsibilities

• Manage QA programs at the mill
• Participate in product quality and production troubleshooting
• Oversee quality data collection and reporting
• Responsible for compliance with CPA/ECC Program, UL FR program and FSC program
• Responsible for all lab procedures and institution of new standards as required in accordance with guiding documents (i.e. ASTM, ANSI, etc)
• Accountable for the development and maintenance of recipes for all products
• Manage the master trial list and R&D tax credit tracking
• Lead R&D efforts to reduce product costs and develop new product grades to gain market share in partnership with sales team
• Participate in weekend on-call coverage for the mill
• Advocate for SPC through use of SPC tools for product and process optimization while coaching staff to do same
• Participate in customer site visits and troubleshooting product quality issues with marketing/customers
• Understand customer requirements and ensure mill QC program delivers desired product performance characteristics
• Oversee the optimization initiatives for the QA department
• Support Production Manager, Area Coordinators, and Maintenance Leads in development, implementation, tracking, and reporting of plans for waste and grade-out improvement throughout the year
• Share trial plans and results of trials with Business Technical Director. Gather learning’s from other mills in the ARAUCO family and determine what is applicable for all of the Malvern operations
• Work with Business Technical Director to set mill published Specs and maintain their accuracy. Involve marketing for input and approval
• Liaison with CPA and customers inquiring on emission-related issues
• Participate in QC audit exchanges with other ARAUCO Mills
• Advance technical knowledge and skills through attendance of symposiums and seminars
• Ensure compliance with CPA Formaldehyde Grademark program standards and other certifications
• Coach, support and empower employees within area ownership and hold personnel to correct level of accountability
• Communicate mill quality performance relative to budget and technical department activities through monthly quality report and MOR
• Manage rework and quality holds through SAP
• Ownership of safety for Quality department
• Lead 6S projects as needed
• Participates in Mill housekeeping/safety audits
• Review and manage safety work orders to ensure completion in order of priority
• Take reasonable measures to prevent accidents and coach staff to understand the impact they can make on a safer work environment
• Exhibit appropriate safety behaviors when at customer sites and other mill sites
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Ensure the completion of required safety training for all QA staff

Benefits

• An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every role
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager