Optimisation & Quality Analyst

at  Pan Pac Forest Products Limited

WE OFFER

• Secure employment
• A supportive learning and development environment
• Reward and recognition
• Wellbeing programme
• Free life insurance for you and discounted life insurance for your partner
• Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family
• Discounted petrol
• Free flu injections
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual firewood allocation
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• Family friendly events

ABOUT US

We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand’s bio-based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 450 full time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment, and our community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Optimisation & Quality Analyst you will report to the Operations Manager and work alongside other key roles within Lumber’s Operations and Engineering teams. Your role plays a key part in ensuring the continuation of production by remaining compliant with our Phytosanitary obligations which is crucial to the quality of our product. Alongside this you will continually identify, analyse, recommend and implement product and production optimisation opportunities, primarily within the sawmill. Some of your other responsibilities are:

• to become proficient in the Optimisation systems that help turn logs into lumber, and then identify areas to improve recovery and productivity
• provide back-up coverage for the Sawmill Scheduler, this involves learning cut plans, scheduling & planning
• retrieve and analyse statistical data as requested, from our “Ignition” information system
• co-ordinate and maintain the phytosanitary system according to standards required by MPI, including carrying out audits
• acting as the champion for Pan Pac’s environmental and sustainability goals within the Lumber division and undertake environmental monitoring as required
• assist with certain quality claims in conjunction with Marketing, Operations, Suppliers and Customers
• minimise the production of out of specification product through regular monitoring
• advocate on behalf of Pan Pac Lumber to industry bodies and Government Departments where appropriate
• support the Lumber Management Accountant with FSC systems

This is a day position 8.00 – 16.30 Monday – Friday. This role is based at our Whirinaki site located 15 mins north of Napier.

You are ready for your next exciting career journey which will build upon your recent experience in an improvement or optimisation role. You also have some or all of the following skills:

• a relevant tertiary qualification
• strong planning & organisation skills
• ability to work collaboratively
• experience with quality and compliance systems
• planning, scheduling or project experience would be advantageous
• experience working in a manufacturing or wood products industry
• strong attention to detail
• strong analytical skills
• strong interpersonal, relationship and influencing skills
• proven experience using computer systems
• good oral and written communication skill