Stave Mill Manager

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Own the site’s complete financial performance, including the annual operating plan, labor, wood cost, maintenance spend, and capital needs
• Serve as the senior accountable safety leader, building a strong safety culture through visible leadership, training, and incident prevention
• Deliver consistent quality, output, yield, and cost performance while driving continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles
• Lead and develop supervisors and production teams across production, maintenance, HR, and safety functions
• Maintain reliable equipment and site infrastructure through preventive maintenance and successful capital project execution

Required Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, forestry, manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent relevant leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leading supervisors and a sizable hourly workforce
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, operating costs, and forecasts
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem solving

Culture And Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more
• May vary depending on location and work type

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in and around moving mechanical equipment, in a loud industrial environment, and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk the mill, log yard, and stave yard frequently, including uneven surfaces and stairs
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance

What’s Next

• After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates
• Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders
• There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position