Wood Yard Manager (Birmingham, Alabama)

Job Summary

The Wood Yard Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the wood processing facility, including production management, employee leadership, quality assurance, financial oversight, and operational efficiency.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, develop, and manage production teams while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.

• Build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners.

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Collaborate with leadership and operational teams to achieve company objectives.

• Build consensus and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships.

• Direct daily production operations and personnel scheduling.

• Cook up logistics and workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Monitor facility performance and implement operational improvements.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.

• Ensure product quality consistently meets established standards.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and coordinate repairs or maintenance as necessary.

• Support operational uptime and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, processing, railroad, or related industrial environments.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.

• Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and operational reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

• Knowledge of quality assurance practices and process improvement methodologies.

• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and operational equipment knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and twist throughout the workday.

• Ability to perform repetitive hand motions and repeated movements.

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and move throughout an active industrial environment.

Core Competencies

• Drive for personal and company success.

• Exceptional internal and external customer service.

• Integrity, ethics, and accountability.

• Collaboration and teamwork.

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible Time Off Scheduling

• Reasonably Flexible Work Schedule

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Comprehensive Wellness Program with 1:1 Wellness Coaching

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability Coverage