Sawmill Operations Supervisor - Safety & Leadership

Rex Lumber, LLC; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex Lumber, LLC in Brookhaven, MS is seeking a Sawmill Supervisor to oversee all sawmill employees and operations, driving safety, quality, and productivity in coordination with the Plant Operations Manager.

The role focuses on producing high-quality lumber in a cost-effective, safe environment and requires strong leadership, training, and communication skills to manage staffing, performance reviews, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising sawmill operators and teams.
• Solid understanding of lumber manufacturing processes.
• Ability to train and mentor staff in equipment operation and safety.
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop sawmill operators.
• Promote and enforce safety policies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Review production data, schedules, and reports to assess requirements and performance.
• Plan and manage work schedules and production sequences to meet output goals.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to identify defects or malfunctions.
• Coordinate with other departments and HR on staffing and operational matters.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lumber manufacturing

Computer skills

Problem solving

Sawmill machinery

Leadership

Team collaboration

Training others

Performance evaluation

Time management

Job description

Rex Lumber, LLC in Brookhaven, MS is seeking a Sawmill Supervisor to oversee all sawmill employees and operations, driving safety, quality, and productivity in coordination with the Plant Operations Manager.

The role focuses on producing high-quality lumber in a cost-effective, safe environment and requires strong leadership, training, and communication skills to manage staffing, performance reviews, and cross-department collaboration.