Dry End Supervisor

The Dry End Supervisor will manage the day-to-day operations of the planer, kilns, and shipping departments 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 flow of lumber through dry end operation to include the planer, kilns, and shipping.
• Research and implement improved operational methods to improve grade recovery and costs.
• Communicate to Lumber Inspectors the Hardwood Sales Manager pricing report to allow them to determine upgrade opportunities.
• Promote team communication between departments.
• Process employee time and attendance reports.
• 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.
• Lead and mentor dry end operation to include the planer, kilns, and shipping.
• 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.
• Proven success at prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Diverse background in the sawmill industry. Hold a hardwood lumber inspector certificate from the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) or have the equivalent experience.