Senior Technical Manager

Tolko Industries; Canada; Remote; CAD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Relocation support

Tuition reimbursement

Positive work environment

Job summary

A leading wood products manufacturer is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to manage and develop technical teams while promoting quality and continuous improvement across multiple mills. This remote-based role requires substantial travel, focusing on mentorship, process optimization, and adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate has a degree related to wood science or engineering and 5–7 years of industry experience. A competitive salary range of $117,000–$156,000 is offered alongside an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years experience as a Technical Manager in wood products manufacturing.
• Experience across different mills.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Technical Managers and teams.
• Lead process optimization trials across mills.
• Support the deployment of the Tolko Quality Management System.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of engineered wood processes

Education

Degree or diploma in Wood Science, Forestry, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Technical Manager – Tolko Industries

Remote‑based position with extensive travel (50%+). Preferred locations – Vernon, BC or Edmonton, AB; additional Western Canada locations considered.

Overview

Collaborate across the organization to drive innovation in products and processes, build high‑performing technical teams, and ensure delivery of exceptional quality to customers.

Responsibilities

• Mentor mill Technical Managers and technical teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration and standardization between mills.
• Lead recipe and process optimization trials across mills.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to quality standards, analyze performance against budget, and implement corrective action plans for divisions with negative product performance and/or financial variance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and maintain strong external relationships with third‑party certification agencies and vendors.
• Support the deployment, ongoing execution, and continuous improvement of the Tolko Quality Management System (TQM 9000) across mills.
• Investigate customer claims and complaints, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve quality and process challenges and contribute to the development of new products and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Wood Science, Forestry, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5–7 years experience as a Technical Manager within the wood products manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with different mills or multiple mills.
• Strong knowledge of OSB and engineered wood manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and statistical skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience. Expected base salary range: $117,000–$156,000.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Eligible for relocation support, community connections.
• Support in continued development through on‑the‑job and classroom training, tuition reimbursement, and membership fees.
• Positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Apply today at https://www.tolko.com/careers. Applications accepted until suitable candidate selected.