Kiln Operations Lead: Safety & Continuous Improvement

Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC

Snow (AR)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label charcoal and lumber products, seeking a Kiln Supervisor to lead a skilled crew at our Snow, AR site. You will manage kiln drying operations, drive safety and productivity, and coordinate with maintenance and production teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in kiln processes and 2-3 years in supervision, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in kiln processes.
Minimum of 2-3 years’ supervising or leading a team.
Post-secondary education is preferred but not required.
Thorough knowledge of lumber manufacturing including equipment and lumber handling.
Strong analytical abilities and working knowledge of lumber handling and kiln processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
Detail and results oriented.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and leadership of crew members to support the kiln drying operation.
Supervise the stacking, drying, and storing operations of in-process lumber products.
Lead continuous improvement initiative efforts in safety, quality and productivity.
Coordinate with maintenance and production personnel at all levels to continually strive for operational excellence.
Lump/packaging production and shipping.