Location: Dodson,LA, USA
Weyerhaeuser Company is seeking excellent candidates for a qualified Quality Control Manager for the Dimensional Lumber Mill located in Dodson, LA. Sawmilling in Dodson has a rich history where it was home to the largest sawmill in the United States in 1900. It is located close to Ruston, LA, home of Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University. North Central Louisiana has great communities, outdoor scenic attractions, thriving arts, recreation and shopping in the surrounding Dodson areas.
*Key Functions*
* Develop and implement quality programs, including statistical process control
* Serve as a liaison with other departments, units, or organizations to discuss quality standards, address concerns, and resolve issues
* Develop and train associates including coaching, mentoring, and skill development
* Role model safety standards and on-the-job behavior by living Weyerhaeuser core principles of integrity, fairness, creating a positive work environment, and ensuring open communication among associates
* Promote continuous improvement and innovation in assigned functional area
* Ensure compliance with all applicable Weyerhaeuser, federal, state, and local laws and regulations
* Maintain long-term big picture view to forecast obstacles and opportunities
* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Wood Science Technology or related technical field*OR*equivalent combination of education and experience
* At least 5 years of leadership experience (or equivalent in education and work experience) in a manufacturing environment, preferably lumber manufacturing
* Knowledge of optimization and product mix, preferably in lumber manufacturing.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety initiatives
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to lead, direct and follow up on activities of assigned personnel
* Experience in sawmill optimization and quality
* Knowledge of lumber grading procedures
* Excellent analytical skills
* Demonstrated ability to manipulate optimization equipment and make value decisions based off real time data
* Ability to learn and understand entire manufacturing process from raw materials to sales
* Advanced computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Ability to lead and empower work teams
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Proven employee relations skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to plan, organize, and lead work assignments and analyze results
* Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, which includes anytime response support and weekend/holiday work if necessary
* Able to fulfill the essential job functions of lifting up to 50lbs, working in and on industrial equipment (including alignments, replace scanners, etc.), travel up and down catwalks, etc.
*Preferred Qualifications*
* Experience with and knowledge of quality control techniques and wood technology measures
*What We Offer*
*Compensation:*This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $79,330 - $118,995 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
*Benefits*: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
*Retirement:*Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
*Paid Time Off or Vacation:*We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
*About Wood Products*
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. *For more than a century, we've been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.*
*About Weyerhaeuser*
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.*We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. ***
/Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five corevaluesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team./
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**Job:** **Engineering, Science, & Architecture*
**Title:** *Quality Control Manager*
**Location:** *LA-Dodson*
**Requisition ID:** *01021577*