Yard Manager

Blue Triangle Hardwoods, LLC; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Point, VA operation (Augusta Lumber brand) within The Baillie Group is seeking a Yard Manager to oversee the flow of lumber from the onsite sawmill through stacking, kiln-drying, grading, packaging and shipping. You will own quality control protocols and manage ~20 direct reports including forklift operators and lumber staff.

The ideal candidate leads by example, communicates across departments, and maintains a safe, productive yard environment while optimizing staffing levels in a

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience managing a team of 10 or more in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Ability to adapt staffing plans based on upstream and downstream demand.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct approximately 20 direct reports across sawmill, drying, and shipping operations.
• Manage a defined daily scorecard with productivity, uptime and quality metrics.
• Foster teamwork and drive a safe, organized production environment.
• Adjust production and staffing plans in response to changing demand.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, maintenance and management staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

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)
• 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.