Process Controls Manager

The Dodson, LA lumber mill is currently seeking a Process Control Manager. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Superintendent. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, training and supporting process control improvement solutions at our manufacturing site. The Process Control Manager will work closely with the mill electrical team and mill leaders to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions in support of the business and operational goals.

Key Functions:

• Role model all safety standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, and creating a positive inclusive work environment.
• Develop, lead, and support application of process and process control best practices, including collaborating with mill leadership to develop mid and long term process control strategies.
• Understand and share industry best practices, equipment options, and proven strategies for manufacturing control systems and applications. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, variability reduction, and cost reduction.
• Provide project and technical leadership, including training, for local process control technology applications and PLC technicians.
• Serve as a key Lumber resource for projects installation and support, including sourcing vendors, materials, documentation and training.
• Create visibility of technology with potential for application in our manufacturing operations.
• Build relationships with all mill personnel and other Weyerhaeuser units to support process control improvements and develop resources.
• Help to ensure alignment of project portfolio with business and operational goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Preferred secondary education in related field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Instrumentation/Controls discipline).
• 1-3 years experience in an industrial environment supporting process control solutions; supervisory experience preferred; successful completion of a college internship will be considered.
• Demonstrated success in developing and applying process control solutions for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Proficiency level knowledge of PLCs, HIM, and related systems.
• Ability to participate in cross functional team projects with participation from local and corporate engineering.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot AC or DC power inverters/frequency drives.
• Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics.
• Capacity to participate in several projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell (PLC5 through Logix 5000).

• Experience in wood products manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to diagnose complex process scenarios.
• Proficiency using process historian systems and analysis tools such as Active Plant applications.
• Experience developing applications with programming languages such as Visual Basic, C, or Java; databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience in LEAN manufacturing or similar principles and practices.

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