RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLEOne of the leading lumber manufacturers has an immediate opening for a Lumber Yard Manager at our Leitchfield, KY facility. This position is a full-time position working directly with the General Manager and assisting in production runs, employee management, safety, and yard reporting.
Lumber Yard Manager Responsibilities:
- Develop and standardize processes and procedures from General Manager.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, budgetary items, training, and regulatory activities.
- Assist in managing scheduling and timing of production. Plan for current and future production requirements and maximize equipment use.
- Implement plans and checks on production progress with continuous follow up.
- Assist in promoting a continuous improvement culture through communication and coaching employees as well as finding opportunities for streamlining production activities and enhancing value-added processes.
- Manage and monitor the safety and health factors, according to OSHA.
- Requires a leader committed to getting the job done in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Foresee potential problems before they develop, stay focused during busy times, solve problems and delegate tasks to employees to keep things running smoothly all while keeping a level head and producing a cost effective and quality product.
- A working knowledge of lumber grading, process engineering, safe work practices and maintenance procedures.
Lumber Yard Manager Experience:
- BS/BA in Wood Products, Manufacturing, or any related field, or at least 5 years of manufacturing experience with a demonstrated work history of accomplishments and increasing responsibility.
- A working knowledge of lumber grading, process engineering, safe work practices and maintenance procedures
- Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment and especially must be able to interface, communicate and motivate line operators in order to facilitate efficient operations and continuous improvement.
- This is an ideal position for an industry veteran to take on a managerial position.
Lumber Yard Manager Benefits:
- Full Time
- Salaried
- Full Plan of Benefits health, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.