Yard Manager
On-siteWest Point, Mississippi, United States or West Point, Virginia, United States
West Point, Mississippi, United States or West Point, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Supervise and direct 20 direct reports while managing a defined daily scorecard covering productivity, uptime, and quality assurance metrics. Maintain a safe, organized, and clean industrial environment by coordinating activities with the onsite sawmill, outside lumber receiving, and administrative functions. Alter production and staffing plans in response to changing upstream sawmill output or downstream shipping demand. Lead by example as a strong communicator optimizing staffing levels within a high-volume manufacturing system.
Required 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
- Software skills: Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to lumber operations and equipment (manufacturing, drying, distribution)
- Hardwood lumber grading certification
- Experience with SAP system
- Bilingual
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