Wood Processing Facility Operations Lead

National Salvage & Service Corporation; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off Scheduling

Comprehensive Wellness Program with 1:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term

Job summary

The Wood Yard Manager at National Salvage & Service Corporation in Birmingham, Alabama oversees daily operations at the wood processing facility, directing production, staffing, quality assurance, budgeting, and safety to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of senior manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in budgeting and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, processing, railroad, or related industrial environments.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices and process improvement methodologies.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and operational equipment knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage production teams while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with leadership and operational teams to achieve company objectives.
• Build consensus and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships.
• Direct daily production operations and personnel scheduling.
• Coordinate logistics and workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor facility performance and implement operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, capital expenditures, and financial performance.
• Maintain accurate operational records, files, and reports.
• Manage confidential business information responsibly.
• Ensure product quality consistently meets established standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and coordinate repairs or maintenance as necessary.
• Support operational uptime and equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Wood Yard Manager at National Salvage & Service Corporation in Birmingham, Alabama oversees daily operations at the wood processing facility, directing production, staffing, quality assurance, budgeting, and safety to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of senior manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in budgeting and continuous improvement.