Harvest Manager

The Harvest Manager focuses on forest product flow and quality and will be responsible for administering and supervising all timber harvesting and hauling operations and contractors on the Collins Pennsylvania Forest and purchased timber sales. The Harvest Manager will work cooperatively with the Land Manager, Log Sales Supervisor and Procurement Supervisor to achieve Kane Hardwood timber harvesting goals.

• Maintain FSC certification for timber harvesting activities.
• Oversee forest product flow, log yard inventories, and customer needs.
• Prepare and present monthly log supply plans to meet mill goals.
• Negotiate timber harvesting and hauling contracts; ensure insurance.
• Conduct field inspections; complete post-harvest reports and compliance.
• Administer road bonding/use programs; monitor road conditions.
• Manage contractor payroll, public relations, recreation, and wildlife.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of FSC principles and guidelines, hardwood log scaling and grading, timber and log values, timber harvesting costs, and basic accounting are required.
• Word processing and spreadsheet (Excel) skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact and negotiate effectively with co-workers, contract loggers and haulers, municipal and agency representatives, and the public required.
• Must be able to perform rigorous, field-based work in all weather conditions, on steep, brush-filled terrain.
• The ability to pass a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Report is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry (or a similar field) or the equivalent knowledge gained through experience required.