Description 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. Key Functions 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
About Company:
We grow trees and make forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways. Our wood products are used to build homes, where families are sheltered and raised. Our cellulose fibers are used to make diapers and other hygiene products that keep people clean and healthy. We innovate to use trees in products you may not expect, such as fabric, plastics and energy. We do these things because growing a truly great company isn’t just about great financial results or being a great place to work, it’s also about making a great contribution to society.