Technical Manager - OSB

West Fraser; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Medical and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser, located in South Carolina, is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee lab policies and manage daily procedures for Oriented Strand Board manufacturing. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant manufacturing experience.

The Lab Manager will coordinate with suppliers, ensure the optimal operation of lab equipment, and maintain quality compliance. Benefits include starting pay, medical, 401K matching, and opportunities for internal promotion. Travel is required but minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years manufacturing experience or 10 years of manufacturing management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of OSB manufacturing processes.
• Experience in statistical concepts and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab policies and procedures.
• Coordinate raw material deliveries with suppliers.
• Lead internal and external audits for compliance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Statistical knowledge

Manufacturing knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

3+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Lab equipment

Data analysis tools

Job description

Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path?

The primary responsibility of this position is formulating lab policies, managing daily procedures, planning the use of raw materials in the composition of Oriented Strand Board and managing Lab Team Members.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

• Coordinate raw material deliveries with suppliers ensuring raw material is available to operate the mill while meeting the mill’s financial budgets
• Develop and maintain lab procedures and checklists
• Verify and calibrate lab equipment
• Ensure blenders are clean and operate at optimal performance.
• Ensure resin and wax filters are clean
• Ensure APA standards are met.
• Lead both internal and external audits for areas including but not limited to corporate quality, SOX, APA, safety, and raw material inventory.
• Maintain moisture meter, thickness gauge and blow detector
• Ensure the accurate adjustment of moisture meters
• Ensure the formula of wax and resin meets the customers and West Fraser’s specifications and adjust as required.
• Must be the Liaison and leader on all resin and wax trials. Maintain a schedule and communicate trials to all Mill leadership in a timely manner.
• Provide hands‑on and technical support for the mill and manufacturing processes
• Monitor manufacturing data to optimize performance, manage product cost models, and identify efficiency improvements.
• Identify hazards, ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and train staff on standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the efficient scheduling of pMDI tank cars
• Ensure Resin and Wax inventories are accurate on a shift basis.
• Special projects and other duties assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years manufacturing experience OR 10 years of manufacturing management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing OSB including blending, forming, pressing, finishing and testing
• Thorough knowledge of statistical concepts and application
• Thorough knowledge of quality systems and test methods
• Thorough knowledge of physical properties and applications
• Collaborate with teams’ company-wide to ensure target production numbers and sales align with company goals

What we offer:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Vision
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Travel Required

Yes. <10% expected travel. Must be able to travel via car and air when required.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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