West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. High Level, OSB is currently recruiting for a Technical Manager.

You'll Do:

• Provide leadership as the mill's primary contact for technical issues relating to thickness, panel size, strength, and rigidity of products, customer complaints, and product development
• Conduct new product development and testing
• Routinely identify and implement cost-saving opportunities in the board manufacturing process
• Monitor the key properties of products being produced to ensure they meet quality standards
• Track, prioritize, and assign responsibilities for process improvement projects that improve EH&S, quality, throughput, and product costs
• Set and monitor operational control limits of heat energy, drying and pressing machinery to produce quality products at expected production levels
• Monitor and adjust key process variables that affect raw material usage ensuring raw material usage is at expected levels and meets or exceeds 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
• Continuously improve the operation by staying current with new technologies, implementing best practices, identifying non-value-added elements and modelling continuous process improvement

You have:

• Bachelor of Wood Science preferred; Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with wood and adhesives in the development and manufacturing of engineered lumber
• Develop methods or procedures to gain efficiency and margin improvement
• Ability to define and communicate expectations and then hold people accountable
• People and team-building skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Leading and setting the example with safety
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships and maintain them over time
• Analyze data to make informed critical decisions

Compensation Package:

• The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Your Workplace Location:

Explore High Level, the vibrant hub of Mackenzie County nestled in northwestern Alberta. Discover a plethora of businesses, engaging activities, and the rich wildlife of the region at MackenzieFrontier.com. From breathtaking landscapes to bustling communities, High Level offers a diverse array of experiences for visitors and residents alike.

About Us:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world's largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual's unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability Report | West Fraser

Learn more about us!

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