Senior Technical Manager

Senior Technical Manager

Vernon, British Columbia or Edmonton, Alberta

This position is preferred to be  based in Vernon , British Columbia or  Edmonton , Alberta. However, for the right candidate, we are open to considering additional locations within Western Canada.

Please note that regular travel within the regions will be required as part of this role.

Our  Senior Technical Managers  collaborate across the organization to  drive innovation  in products and processes,  build high-performing technical teams , and ensure we deliver  exceptional quality  to our customers.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Manager to  support  our  Veneer and Strand-Based  Businesses at mills located in  British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan . This is a  remote-based position  that requires  extensive travel (50% or more)  within the region.

If you are an  experienced leader  with a strong  background in OSB  and  EWP products , this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Our ideal candidate has the following 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  or manufacturing industry.

Working experience 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 skills and statistical skills.

Familiarity with  quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)  and continuous  improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

In this role you will:

Mentor mill Technical Managers and technical teams.

Promote a culture of  continuous improvement  that fosters  collaboration and standardization between mills.

Oversee and  lead recipe and process optimization trials  across mills.

Monitor and  ensure adherence to quality standards , analyzing  performance against budget  and  implementing corrective action  plans for divisions with negative product performance and/or financial variance.

Collaborate with internal teams  and  maintain strong external relationships  with 3rd 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 & complaints  and ensure 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.

We value diversity at Tolko and know experience and knowledge come in many forms so even if you don’t have all the qualifications above, please apply. We’d love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

So, what’s in it for you?

You’ll take on an  exciting new challenge  with  supportive team members.

You’ll earn a  competitive salary  based on your skills and experience. The expected  base salary range  for this position is  $117,000-$156,000.

You’ll be eligible for  excellent benefits , so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your  wellbeing or your future.

You may also be  eligible for relocation support  including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.

You’ll be supported in  continued development through on-the-job and classroom training  and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.

You’ll be part of a  positive, 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 over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

We want YOU to join our family. Come  Grow Here ! Apply today at  Applications will be accepted until the suitable candidate has been selected.

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