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

Qualifications

• 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

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $98,800-$148,200 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.