ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR

Beasley Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Shift Differential Pay

Production Incentive Pay

Job summary

Beasley Forest Products is seeking a hands-on Assistant Planer Mill Supervisor to lead daily operations in our Hazlehurst, GA facility. You will oversee production staff, ensure safety, maintain quality, and drive productivity in a fast-paced lumber mill environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and cross‑department collaboration with Maintenance, Quality Control, Shipping, and Sawmill teams, while upholding OSHA standards and continual improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a sawmill/planer mill or lumber manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of planer mill equipment and lumber processes.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in 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.
• OSHA safety training or leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Planer Mill Supervisor with daily operations.
• Supervise production employees and promote safety.
• Ensure schedules meet production and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate workflow between departments to maximize efficiency.
• Train and mentor employees on safety and quality.
• Conduct daily shift meetings on goals and priorities.
• Maintain shift logs and production reports.

Skills

Sawmill experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Reading schedules

Problem-solving

Safety leadership

Job description

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: BEASLEY FOREST PRODUCTS MAIN - HAZLEHURST, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job 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: 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

Beasley Forest Products offers a benefits package that may include:

• 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.