Business Quality Manager

ARAUCO is a global manufacturer of sustainably-produced forest product solutions for construction, industrial, and retail markets. With over 120 facilities worldwide, we manufacture and distribute the industry’s most-comprehensive selection of wood composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber, and FSC-certified wood pulp.

ARAUCO is growing in North America, with innovative manufacturing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to make a difference in the communities where we are located. We are seeking the right individuals for high-caliber opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, safety, and other related fields. This is a direct-hire role with benefits. We look forward to considering you as part of our team at ARAUCO!

https://na.arauco.com

How does this role fit into the success of our organization?

This position is partnered with corporate and plant teams to support all of our Mills in North America. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Technology and Continuous Improvement and collaborates with Plant Managers and Quality teams. 

 

This role will require travel to various mills in the U.S, Canada, and Latin America. This is a hybrid role – three days on site and two days to work from home. 

 

 *Applications from the following states are encouraged to apply: North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Michigan, Illinois, Georgia, and Oregon. Residents of Canada who are located near St. Stephen, NB and Sault Ste. Marie, Ont are also eligible to apply.

 

Some responsibilities include:

• Support mill quality programs to ensure Arauco’s business principle of producing quality products through the pursuit of operational excellence and by focusing on the needs of the customer and other stakeholders.
• Lead development and execution of Arauco quality program and formaldehyde compliance program.
• Demonstrate leadership in safety, quality, customer satisfaction and promote a positive image of Arauco when visiting mill sites and customers.  
• Promote strong relationships between Technical Managers, Sales and Customers.
• Focus on Vision of Continuous improvement in all parts of the business. (People, Costs, Production, Safety, Environment, Quality, Image, Customer Satisfaction)
• Ensure there is a focus on the key metrics that drive quality and emission compliance results.
• Overall responsibility for communication regarding quality through the organization.
• Support succession planning and personnel development.
• Link between mill to corporate, including the communication of quality performance and formaldehyde compliance and reporting.

 

What are we looking for?

• Knowledgeable
  • Bachelor’s degree required  
  • Basic knowledge of wood production and financial reporting
• Experienced
  • Minimum of 5 years of quality compliance experience in a manufacturing setting required
  • Experience with SAP, Qliksense, and Excel preferred
  • Broad understanding of mill operations, product engineering, end use applications and product regulatory requirements.
• Effective
  • Ability to Effectively communicate and inspire others t