Quality Leader - Englehart, Canada - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific

Verified Company

Englehart, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Description

_"To do meaningful work is to contribute - to create value in society" - Charles Koch_
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a
Quality Leader for our Oriented Strand Board (OSB) manufacturing site in
Englehart, Ontario.

This role reports to the Quality Manager and is a key member of the Quality Team.

This role requires an attention to detail and self-direction to drive mill continuous improvement in product quality, improving mill operating margins and development/implementation of new process technologies and products.

This role requires leadership, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Tasks may include development of plans to improve margins, justification for capital projects, review & analyze process data, work with teams to develop action plans to improve quality systems and close mill operating gaps.

What You Will Do

Routinely identify cost saving opportunities in board manufacturing process
Monitor the key properties of product being produced to ensure they meet quality standards
Monitor operational control limits of key equipment such as: Stranders, heat energy, drying, pressing and finishing machinery to produce quality product at expected production levels
Monitor key process variables that affect raw material usages ensuring raw material usage is at expected levels and meet or exceed 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
Implementing best practices, identifying nonvalue add elements and modeling continuous process improvement
Raw material ordering
Provide technical expertise for the OSB manufacturing process
Support technical innovation and initiatives at the plant site and work with area owners and engineers on new projects
Increase efficiency while maintaining consistency of the manufacturing process
Foster strong relationships between production, mechanical, electrical and quality departments; maintain a team environment
Initiate improvements and enhancement concepts to ensure process operations are industry leading
Manage raw materials inventory in a in a dynamic and everchanging production environment
Oversee and lead the blender cleaning jobs, which includes contractor management

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Experience with quality policies and standards
Proficient working with computer and supporting software
Knowledge of manufacturing processes
Experience in a supervisory/leadership role

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience using CMMS systems, preferably MP2 or MOE
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience in wood products or pulp & paper industry
Experience working with union employees

Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Equal Opportunities
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