Quality Coordinator

Description
Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately owned company and one of North America's leading producers of particleboard, medium density fiberboard and thermally fused laminates. Roseburg also manufactures softwood and hardwood plywood, lumber, LVL and I-joists. The company owns and sustainably manages more than 600,000 acres of timberland in Oregon, North Carolina and Virginia, as well as an export wood chip terminal facility in Coos Bay, Ore. Roseburg products are shipped throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. To learn more about the company please visit www.Roseburg.com.
Purpose
Accountable for the coordination of a manufacturing facility's quality assurance program, assisting in new product, process development and continuous improvement efforts. Guides the day-to-day activities of the Quality and Lab staff.
Key Responsibilities

• Be pro-active in identifying and performing tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance
• Ensure SOP's and JSA's exist and are updated for all quality tasks. Ensure required training for Quality Technicians is completed and documented according to policies
• Provide safety, quality, and environmental training for Quality Assurance Technicians
• Lead process and product tests/trials as assigned. Compile, analyze, and report trial test results as required
• Develop and maintain Quality Assurance SOP's with document control
• Support sales to resolve quality issues and product applications
• Define and implement procedures to support quality initiatives. Establish and maintain a comprehensive well-documented program that will ensure consistent product quality under certifying agency guidelines
• Ensure plant compliance with all internal product specifications, and corporate quality policies and provide follow up with operators and supervisors
• Work with sales to develop new products or modify existing products
• Manage quality systems to assure consistent process and product performance while maintaining maximum production and safe work habits
• Manage plant calibration and verification schedules for process and lab instruments.
• Lead and deploy process optimization (cost reduction, new technology, etc.), statistical analysis, continuous process improvement, and experimental design
• Supervise work activities for plant Lab and Quality Technicians
• Develop QA Techs through IPG's; meeting at least once a month with given feedback.
• Maintain product attributes with regulatory guidelines
• Manage quality records, databases, and controlled documents in accordance with corporate record retention policies
• Generate routine quality reports for internal communication
• Meet with plant employees on a regular basis to discuss quality issues and goals
• Assist in the plant quality self-assessment.
• Perform in a relief capacity for Technical Manager
• Model Company core values
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associates' degree (or equivalent experience) in wood technology, business, manufacturing, production or related field
• Understands statistical analysis, sampling techniques and interpretation of manufacturing data
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to facilitate meetings and lead teams.
• Proficient knowledge of computer and supporting software including Minitab/JMP, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet schedule and project requirements
• Thorough knowledge of mill process and equipment
• Understanding of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Budget and financial analysis aptitude
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Wood Science, Wood Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Leadership role within a quality assurance department desirable
• Seven (7) years composite or engineered wood manufacturing experience
• ASQ certifications, Lean Six Sigma training, or other applicable training desirable

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS