Technical Manager

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Arauco team as a Techical Manager!This role is located onsite at our Malvern, AR manufacturing site and reports to the Plant Manager.What we are looking for:Bachelor's Degree in Wood Science, Engineering, Chemistry or related field preferred.Understanding of AMS and SAP systems.Excellent problem-solving skills, highly analytical and possess solid math skills.Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and SPC tools.Strong Computer Skills (Word, Power Point, and advanced Excel).Self-motivated with strong organizational skillsAvailability during some holidays, weekends, and odd shifts in addition to being on call as necessary requiredWilling and able to travel throughout US and Internationally as needed for company related business needsWhat we offer:An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every roleHealth plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and morePaid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balanceRetirement planning options, including generous employer contributionsOpportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement programIn this role, you would:Manage QA programs at the millParticipate in product quality and production troubleshootingOversee quality data collection and reportingResponsible for compliance with CPA/ECC Program, UL FR program and FSC programResponsible for all lab procedures and institution of new standards as required in accordance with guiding documents (i.e. ASTM, ANSI, etc)Accountable for the development and maintenance of recipes for all productsManage the master trial list and R&D tax credit trackingLead R&D efforts to reduce product costs and develop new product grades to gain market share in partnership with sales teamParticipate in weekend on-call coverage for the millAdvocate for SPC through use of SPC tools for product and process optimization while coaching staff to do sameParticipate in customer site visits and troubleshooting product quality issues with marketing/customersUnderstand customer requirements and ensure mill QC program delivers desired product performance characteristicsOversee the optimization initiatives for the QA departmentSupport Production Manager, Area Coordinators, and Maintenance Leads in development, implementation, tracking, and reporting of plans for waste and grade-out improvement throughout the yearShare trial plans and results of trials with Business Technical Director. Gather learning's from other mills in the ARAUCO family and determine what is applicable for all of the Malvern operationsWork with Business Technical Director to set mill published Specs and maintain their accuracy Involve marketing for input and approvalLiaison with CPA and customers inquiring on emission-related issuesParticipate in QC audit exchanges with other ARAUCO MillsAdvance technical knowledge and skills through attendance of symposiums and seminarsEnsure compliance with CPA Formaldehyde Grademark program standards and other certificationsCoach, support and empower employees within area ownership and hold personnel to correct level of accountabilityCommunicate mill quality performance relative to budget and technical department activities through monthly quality report and MORManage rework and quality holds through SAPOwnership of safety for Quality departmentLead 6S projects as neededParticipates in Mill housekeeping/safety auditsReview and manage safety work orders to ensure completion in order of priorityTake reasonable measures to prevent accidents and coach staff to understand the impact they can make on a safer work environmentExhibit appropriate safety behaviors when at customer sites and other mill sitesMaintain a safe work environmentEnsure the completion of required safety training for all QA staffAbout Us: At ARAUCO, we're more than a global leader in sustainable wood products-we're a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do-from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future-one product, one idea, and one team at a time.Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.