Sawmill Supervisor

The Sawmill Supervisor will manage the day-to-day operations of the log yard and sawmill while promoting safety, quality, productivity, recovery, and employee development.

• Lead a safe working environment:
• train employees in safe equipment operation;
• motivate employees to lead the operation to superior safety performance;
• engage in continuing education and improvement to processes and work procedures; and
• lead safety behavior by example.
• Act as backup/relief for all positions to ensure continual operations.
• Manage and direct process flow of the sawmill to meet established performance objectives.
• Research and implement improved operational methods to improve lumber recover, grade values, and perform cost management.
• Process employee time and attendance reports.
• Produce and distribute daily production and safety report.
• Support operations in key variable tracking and data analysis.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

• Recruit, hire, and manage sawmill employees.
• Responsible for performance management of direct reports in accordance with company values, objectives, and policies.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365.
• Five (5) years of experience in a log yard and sawmill environment.
• Proven success at prior supervisory experience preferred.