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<Key Responsibilities>1. Stacking Standards & Material Preparation • Develop and enforce correct stacking methods for different species and dimensions • Ensure even sticker spacing, airflow paths, board alignment, and load stability• Train stacking teams to minimize: warping, twisting, surface checking, inconsistent drying• Inspect all loads before they enter the kilns/thermal chambers 2. Heat Treatment Cycle Management (KD & Thermal)• Plan, run, and optimize heat-treatment cycles for all species• Ensure accurate control of: temperature ramps, humidity schedules, airflow • Adjust cycles based on board thickness, MC content, grain orientation, and defects• Monitor and analyze live data from sensors and probes• Maintain accurate documentation for every cycle 3. Defect Prevention & Quality Control During Treatment• Conduct QC checkpoints:- Pre-loading moisture content- Mid-cycle sampling- Final MC checks- Visual grading post-treatment• Reduce reject rates caused by:- Warping/bending- Inconsistent MC- Honeycombing- Internal/surface checks- Color inconsistency• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective action4. Machine, Kiln & Equipment Reliability • Oversee daily inspection and function checks for:- Kilns- Thermal modification chambers- Fans/blowers- Sensors - Moisture meters • Work closely with engineering to minimize downtime from:- Faulty sensors- Boiler pressure drops- Air leaks- Fan failures- Temperature inconsistencies• Implement preventive maintenance schedule (weekly/monthly)• Ensure calibration of all instruments and controls 5. Continuous Improvement & Yield Optimization • Analyze data to improve recovery %, reduce cycle duration, and lower energy usage• Optimize: - Airflow patterns- Chamber loading capacity- Energy consumption • Lead small trials to improve: - Thermal modification performance - Deeper colour penetration - Durability performance • Set and tract KPIS:- Net Recovery Rate- Reject Rate- Cycle Efficiency - Cost/M(3) Treated 6. Training and Team Competency• Train kiln/thermal operators in proper control, safety, and QC• Build strong discipline for SOPs and documentation• Improve operator understanding of wood behaviour during drying