Region Technical Manager at Boise Cascade Company – Medford, Oregon

The Region Technical Manager will provide strategic and tactical management, guidance, and direction for division business optimization and Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) activities, with primary focus on optimized data collection and analysis. This position provides technical guidance to region, production, and maintenance managers at all Wood Products division locations. Accountable for business, functional, or operational areas, processes, or programs. Acts upon own initiative to identify priority improvement initiatives, allocate resources, and develop new problem solutions. Typically manages the activities of supervisors and/or professional staff. Must work closely and collaboratively with manufacturing managers at all levels. This position requires medium-to-high travel with approximately 25% travel time.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, employ, and/or supervise the use of linear programs, optimization models, and other analytical decision support tools designed to further the Division’s attainment of Best in Class.
• Work extensively with region contacts on frequent and varied decision-support analysis projects.
• Provide expert technical, process, and management information to locations based on training and experience.
• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of True Opportunity software throughout the division. Establish and maintain policies for static data.
• Provide management support of BIC initiatives.
• Support division activities including data collection, analysis, and plan construction for test plans in support of BIC.
• Develop and monitor training for all aspects of BIC.
• Coordinate and assist with BIC audit program.
• Assist with valuation of benefits of capital proposals considering anticipated results via BIC processes.

Minimum Education/Experience:

College degree in engineering, business, or manufacturing is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Seven (7) years of experience in related job function including: strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Ability to comprehend mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems with operations. Knowledge and understanding of industrial costs and their control. Strategic long term and tactical implementation strategy skills.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for decades. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Our Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance

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