Quality Leader

This role reports to the Quality Manager and is a key member of the Quality Team. This role requires an attention to detail and self-direction to drive mill continuous improvement in product quality, improving mill operating margins and development/implementation of new process technologies and products. This role requires leadership, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills. Tasks may include development of plans to improve margins, justification for capital projects, review & analyze process data, work with teams to develop action plans to improve quality systems and close mill operating gaps.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Routinely identify cost saving opportunities in board manufacturing process
• Monitor the key properties of product being produced to ensure they meet quality standards
• Monitor operational control limits of key equipment such as: Stranders, heat energy, drying, pressing and finishing machinery to produce quality product at expected production levels
• Monitor key process variables that affect raw material usages ensuring raw material usage is at expected levels and meet or exceed cost forecasts
• Interface with and maintain strong working relationships with production and maintenance teams. Provide leadership to troubleshoot operating and maintenance issues affecting quality or production
• Implementing best practices, identifying non-value add elements and modeling continuous process improvement
• Provide technical expertise for the OSB manufacturing process
• Support technical innovation and initiatives at the plant site and work with area owners and engineers on new projects
• Increase efficiency while maintaining consistency of the manufacturing process
• Foster strong relationships between production, mechanical, electrical and quality departments; maintain a team environment
• Initiate improvements and enhancement concepts to ensure process operations are industry leading
• Manage raw materials inventory in a in a dynamic and ever-changing production environment
• Oversee and lead the blender cleaning jobs, which includes contractor management

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Experience with quality policies and standards
• Proficient working with computer and supporting software
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role
• Experience using CMMS systems, preferably MP2 or MOE
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Experience in wood products or pulp & paper industry