Yard Manager

American Hardwood Industries; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Point, VA operation (Augusta Lumber brand) is part of the Baillie Group network of hardwood manufacturing, drying and distribution facilities. The West Point Lumber Yard Manager oversees the flow of lumber from onsite sawmilling through stacking, kiln-drying, grading, packaging and shipping, with ownership of quality control protocols.

The ideal candidate will lead 20 direct reports, coordinate with sawmill operations and lumber receiving, and maintain a safe, productive industrial

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience managing a team of 10 or more direct reports in an industrial environment.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and responding to unexpected changes in real time.
• Physical ability to fulfill an active role standing or moving for full shift periods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar office software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct 20 direct reports.
• Manage a defined daily scorecard including productivity, uptime and quality assurance metrics.
• Contribute to a team culture and safe work environment.
• Alter production and staffing plans with changing upstream sawmill production and downstream shipping demand.
• Coordinate activities with sawmill and outside lumber receiving and with yard operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Quality control

Operations coordination

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The West Point, VA operation (Augusta Lumber brand) is a member of the Baillie Group network of hardwood manufacturing, drying and distribution facilities. The West Point Lumber Yard Manager is responsible for the flow of lumber produced by the onsite sawmill through stacking, kiln-drying, grading, packaging and shipping processes. The role includes ownership over quality control protocols and is accountable to defined metrics. The position reports to the West Point Plant Manager and is responsible for approximately 20 direct reports including forklift operators, dry kiln and boiler operators, lumber graders, material handlers and a shipping supervisor.

The position requires a strong communicator who can lead by example and coordinate activities with sawmill and outside lumber receiving along with general yard operations and administrative functions while optimizing staffing levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct 20 direct reports
• Manage a defined daily scorecard including productivity, uptime and quality assurance metrics
• Contribute to a team culture
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean industrial environment
• Alter production and staffing plans with changing upstream sawmill production and/or downstream shipping demand

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience managing a team of 10 or more direct reports in an industrial environment
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and responding to unexpected changes in real time
• Physical ability to fulfill an active role standing or moving for full shift periods
• Software skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Particular preference for candidates with:

• • Exposure to lumber operations and equipment (manufacturing, drying, distribution)
  • Hardwood lumber grading certification
  • Experience with SAP system

The ideal candidate will enjoy working as a team member alongside manufacturing, maintenance, and peer management personnel in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing system. Bilingual is a plus.