Technical Manager

Tolko Industries; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern allowance

Bonus program

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tolko Industries in High Prairie, AB, seeks a Technical Manager to drive innovation in OSB manufacturing and related processes. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and sales to develop and optimize products while prioritizing safety and quality.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, statistical expertise, and staying abreast of industry standards to keep the mill competitive and current.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading the organization and supervision of technical aspects of process improvements, technology, research and development.
• Knowledge of OSB/EWP manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety.
• Focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong statistical knowledge and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a strong focus on safety.
• Provide feedback and support to our Process Engineer and Process & Technical Coordinator.
• Assist in the development and improvement of products and processes.
• Stay on top of new industry developments and standards in technology and customer satisfaction in order to recommend, plan, and organize actions that will keep the mill current.
• Interact with our Sales and Production teams and keep the product cost model current.
• Use your knowledge of code requirements, third-party testing agencies and experience in statistical process control to plan, organize and implement resin or mill trials.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

OSB/EWP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Quality focus

Statistical knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

Our Technical Managers work with departments across our organization to drive innovation in our products and processes and help us deliver superior products to our customers. Looking for a chance to work in a world-classOriented Strand Board (OSB)facility and make a real difference? Keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

• Experience in leading the organization and supervision of technical aspects of process improvements, technology, research and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSB/EWP (Engineered Wood Products) manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety.
• Focus on qualityandcontinuous improvement.
• Strongstatistical knowledgeandcomputer literacy.
• Post-secondary educationin a related field is an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and respect that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't think you check every box, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role, you will:

• Lead with a strong focus on safety.
• Provide feedbackand support to our Process Engineer and Process & Technical Coordinator.
• Assist in thedevelopment and improvement of products and processes.
• Stay on top of new industry developments and standards in technology and customer satisfaction in order torecommend, plan, and organize actionsthat will keep the mill current.
• Interact with our Sales and Production teamsand keep the product cost model current.
• Use your knowledge of code requirements, third-party testing agencies and experience in statistical process control toplan,organize and implement resin or mill trials.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on anexciting new challengewithsupportive team members.
• You’ll earn acompetitive salarybased on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is$102,000 to $136,000 per year.
• You'll earn an additionalnorthern allowanceon top of your base pay.
• You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’sbonus program.
• You’ll be eligible forexcellent benefitsand access to ourretirement plans, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible forrelocation supportincluding community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• You’ll be supported incontinued developmentthrough on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• You’ll be part of apositive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry,there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for 70 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forestsand our business for upcoming generations.

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.

About High Prairie

Located four hours northwest of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a thriving community with 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets. There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds.

Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

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