Millwork Plant Operations Lead

Boise Cascade; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Paid Time Off (20 days)

Paid Holidays (10 per year)

Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade Portland Millwork in Portland, ME is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee warehouse, production, and distribution. This on-site, full-time role reports to the Branch Sales Manager and requires a strong track record in millwork, sales, and team leadership.

The position offers a competitive $120,000–$170,000 salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the branch.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience in a related function.
• More than 10 years in millwork or related role.
• Strong sales, communication, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture that values teamwork, continuous improvement, accountability, and open communication.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop department supervisors and employees through effective performance management, training, and coaching.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning efforts in accordance with company guidelines.
• Administer and enforce equitable application of company policies and procedures.
• Encourage employee engagement by maintaining open lines of communication and soliciting feedback to enhance operations.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of warehouse, production, and distribution, ensuring safe and efficient workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve branch objectives and deliver best-in-class customer service.
• Partner with the Branch Sales Manager to align operational capabilities with sales strategies and customer requirements.
• Drive adherence to all safety standards, regulatory requirements (OSHA, EEO, etc.), and Boise Cascade’s safety culture.
• Ensure maintenance, security, and efficient use of plant facilities, fleet, and material handling equipment.
• Plan and recommend layout changes or equipment investments to support operational objectives.
• Develop and improve processes for receiving, storage, order selection, and delivery.
• Manage inventory levels to meet customer needs while optimizing working capital.
• Oversee annual physical inventory and disposition of obsolete or damaged materials.
• Facilitates and promotes Total Quality process and interacts with all associates to ensure appropriate communication.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Millwork knowledge

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Assertiveness

Education

College degree

Job description

Boise Cascade Portland Millwork in Portland, ME is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee warehouse, production, and distribution. This on-site, full-time role reports to the Branch Sales Manager and requires a strong track record in millwork, sales, and team leadership.

The position offers a competitive $120,000–$170,000 salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the branch.