Yard Manager

American Hardwood Industries; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hardwood Industries' West Point, VA operation (Augusta Lumber brand) seeks a Lumber Yard Manager to oversee the flow of lumber from the onsite sawmill through stacking, kiln-drying, grading, packaging and shipping. This role requires strong leadership and clear communication to coordinate activities with sawmill, lumber receiving, and yard operations while optimizing staffing levels.

The position reports to the Plant Manager and manages about 20 direct reports, focusing on safety,

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience managing a team of 10+ direct reports in an industrial setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing production and shipping demands.
• Physical ability to stand/move for full shift.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct about 20 direct reports.
• Manage daily productivity, uptime, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate with sawmill, lumber receiving, and yard operations.
• Maintain a safe, organized industrial environment.
• Adjust production and staffing plans based on demand.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Industrial operations

Staff scheduling

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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.