Sawmill Manager Summary

Superior Hardwoods in Montezuma, IN is looking to add an experienced Sawmill Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible to direct and manage all sawmill and sticking operations with overall responsibilities for safety, quality, hiring and training of employees, maintenance, and other production-related activities. This role will direct and manage all sawmill operations while striving to continuously improve all areas of mill performance.

Sawmill Manager Responsibilities

• Coordinate mill activities with lumber sales to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure the safe operation of the mill by training employees in safe practices and eliminating or controlling safety hazards. Be aware of OSHA regulations and maintain mill in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries of mill workers.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards. Monitor sawing of lumber to ensure logs are used for their highest and best use and waste is minimized.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance plan focused on eliminating or reducing downtime while effectively controlling costs.
• Responsible for the proper use and care of all company assets.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Encourage and foster a sense of positive morale among the workforce.
• Assess and develop talent at all levels of mill operation
• Work with a wider network of managers to coordinate and achieve overall company goals

Sawmill Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of related management work experience desired
• 4 years degree preferred, but not required
• Flexible, adaptable, team orientated leader
• Proven ability to respectfully manage a diverse workforce
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook

Sawmill Manager Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Time
• Full Plan of Benefits

***Please refer to the "Full Job Description" button below to review our physical demands form prior to applying to this position.***

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