DAY SHIFT - ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR - GA - BFP

BEASLEY FOREST PRODUCTS INC; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Beasley Forest Products in Hazlehurst, GA seeks an Assistant Planer Mill Supervisor to lead daily Planer Mill operations, supervise production staff, and ensure safety and quality. The role supports the Planer Mill Supervisor, coordinates workflow, trains employees, and drives efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on leadership role, emphasizes safety and continuous improvement, and has experience in lumber processing and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a sawmill, planer mill, or lumber manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of planer mill equipment and lumber manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read production schedules, measurements, and quality specs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Planer Mill Supervisor in managing daily operations.
• Supervise production employees on assigned shifts and maintain safety standards.
• Ensure schedules are met while upholding quality requirements.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate workflow between departments to maximize efficiency.
• Coach and mentor employees on equipment operation, safety, and quality.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to review goals and priorities.
• Maintain production reports, downtime records, and shift logs.
• Fill in for the supervisor during absences and support management.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Production planning

Quality control

OSHA compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Reading schedules

Team coaching

Problem solving

Tools

Production reporting systems

Planer mill equipment knowledge

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: BEASLEY FOREST PRODUCTS MAIN - HAZLEHURST, GA 31539Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Management

Position Summary

The Assistant Planer Mill Supervisor assists in leading the daily operations of the Planer Mill by supervising production employees, ensuring safe work practices, maintaining product quality, and achieving production goals. This position supports the Planer Mill Supervisor in coordinating workflow, training employees, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining a productive work environment. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Planer Mill Supervisor in managing all daily operations within the Planer Mill.
• Supervise production employees during assigned shifts while promoting a safe and productive work environment.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining company quality standards.
• Monitor planer mill equipment and communication maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate production flow between departments to maximize efficiency.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to review production goals, safety expectations, and operational priorities.
• Monitor employee attendance, performance, and productivity.
• Assist with employee evaluations, coaching, corrective actions, and disciplinary documentation.
• Verify lumber is processed according to customer specifications and grading requirements.
• Maintain accurate production reports, downtime records, quality documentation, and shift logs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality Control, Shipping, and Sawmill departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Fill in for the Planer Mill Supervisor during absences as needed.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead employees by example while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Foster a positive workplace culture built on respect, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development through coaching and hands‑on training.
• Assist with scheduling employees and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Promote employee engagement while maintaining company policies and procedures.

Safety Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce all OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Ensure employees will wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Conduct regular safety observations and inspections.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the Planer Mill.
• Participate in safety meetings and assist with incident investigations when necessary.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a sawmill, planer mill, or lumber manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of planer mill equipment and lumber manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read production schedules, measurements, and quality specifications.
• Work other job duties as required.

Preferred

• Experience supervising in a planer mill or lumber manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of hardwood lumber grading and quality standards.
• OSHA safety training or equivalent safety leadership experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. (12-hour Shifts)
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent bending, climbing, reaching, stooping, and walking.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment safely.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, dust, noise, and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work on holidays and weekends as required.

Work Environment

This position works in an industrial lumber manufacturing environment with exposure to wood dust, loud machinery, heavy equipment, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts. Strict adherence to all safety procedures and PPE requirements is mandatory.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Leadership and team development
• Production planning and workflow coordination
• Planer mill operations
• Quality control
• OSHA compliance
• Learning manufacturing principles
• Mechanical aptitude
• Conflict resolution
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Time management and organization

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Accident Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 8 Paid Holidays per Year
• Shift Differential Pay (available for select positions and locations)
• Production Incentive Pay (available for selected positions and locations)

Why Join Beasley Forest Products?

Since 1968, the Beasley Group has grown into one of North America’s leading forest products companies through a commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and employee development. We are looking for leaders who are ready to grow their careers while helping drive operational excellence across our Planer Mill operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beasley Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.