Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

We currently have an opening for a Technical Manager. This is a full-time position.

The Technical Manager is accountable for the oversight and continuous improvement of our facility’s quality assurance program, leading new product and process development and taking a lead role in continuing improvement efforts. This role is also responsible for the professional development of quality staff and is involved and leads activities outside of the mill and involving clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the technical team and determine department project plans and implementation schedules
• Maintain and improve all the elements of the facility’s quality assurance program
• Standardize standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee SOPs for current and new equipment and hardware and software
• Coordinate project activities with operations, IT and engineering teams
• Work with quality assurance and control teams on projects and guide development of continuous improvement systems
• Ensure the standardization of process control and quality control platforms and performance metrics
• Coordinate the implementation of process optimization
• Ensure process control applications, process optimization, process information management systems and alarm databases
• Work closely with engineering on project development, scope, budget, design criteria, planning and implementation
• Evaluate new products, processes, and technologies
• Participate in industry associations

• Bachelor’s degree in wood products, industrial management or industrial engineering
• Other academic backgrounds are acceptable with five or more years of related work experience
• Five or more years of experience in process engineering, quality management, continuous improvement, industrial engineering or industrial management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with leading and supervising others
• Proficient in process control and automation systems including DCS platforms, PLCs, SCADA, MES, etc.
• Experience with the design of experiments to investigate product attributes or conditions
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, statistical quality engineering, inspection, auditing, calibration, data analysis techniques, and quality cost principles
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects to meet schedule and project requirements
• Professional level competency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Intermediate competency in data analytics and associated software (Access, Minitab, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in wood science, wood technology, engineering, or a related field
• 10 years of composite or engineered wood manufacturing experience
• ASQ certifications, Lean Six Sigma training, or other applicable training
• High fluency in Visual Basic and SQL code
• Secondary language beyond English

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Roseburg offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members and their families. Key benefits include:

• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
• Mental health benefits for the entire family
• Wellness programs and incentives, including biometric screenings AND wellness challenges
• Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company match for charitable contributions
• Education assistance and professional development support
• Financial and retirement counseling
• Additional voluntary benefits include pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!

At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you’ll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.

Roseburg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.