Plywood Plant Manager

Responsibilities

• Implement Company policies, procedures, and management actions to ensure compliance with Sustainable Forestry Management, third party certification programs (SFI, FSC, & PEFC), and Chain-of-Custody system certification requirements.
• Communicate the Company’s SFI commitment and promotion of sustainable forestry practices to employees, wood producers, and suppliers.
• Staff efficiently and adequately for all required activities to manage and maintain labor and resources that promote efficient, safe operations with a high level of productivity.
• Plan, develop, and maintain necessary budgets and operating plans.
• Assure development and use of adequate controls and reporting systems to monitor and report safety, budget, quality, production, and maintenance information to leadership.
• Assist in strategic planning to include plant/department budgets, capital projects, veneer and lumber processing, inventory levels, operating strategies, new product lines, training, staffing, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate, plan, and schedule production to optimize equipment utilization, changes to economic and sales conditions, and to meet customer demands.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and areas for all employees.
• Lead Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) activities within area of responsibility.
• Identify or develop and deploy best practices throughout entire manufacturing facility in area of responsibility.
• Maintain company policy and regulatory compliance in supervising/managing.
• Develop good employee relations, promptly handle and resolve employee complaints and grievances, and proactively communicate with employees.
• Communicate operational goals and strategic initiatives for area of responsibility.
• Train and develop workforce to meet job requirements.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified.
• A self-motivated, results-oriented individual with good analytical and communication skills, excellent planning and organizational skills, and a demonstrated commitment to the process of continuous improvement.
• A solid understanding of manufacturing practices and equipment is required.
• The ability to work well with people at all levels and facilitate change and growth as needed in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, or technical degree in related field (Engineering, Forestry, Wood Science).
• More than ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing/wood products/management, including demonstrated responsibility for all areas identified.