Planer Mill Team Lead: Safety, Quality & Growth

Beasley Group; Georgia; 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

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.