Yard Manager

American Hardwood Industries (AHI); West Point (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baillie Group operates the West Point, VA facility (Augusta Lumber brand) and seeks a Lumber Yard Manager to oversee the flow of lumber from the onsite sawmill through stacking, drying, grading, packaging and shipping processes. You will own quality control and report to the West Point Plant Manager, supervising about 20 direct reports across forklift operators, graders, and shipping staff.

The ideal candidate leads by example, coordinates with sawmill and lumber receiving, and optimizes

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Team leadership

Operations coordination

Bilingual (nice to have)

Tools

SAP system

MS Office

Job description

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)
• 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.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, should this application contain any false or misleading information, my application may be rejected or, if I have already been hired, my employment with the Company may be terminated, regardless of when the false or misleading information is discovered.”