General Manager

About Us:

The Baillie Group is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors, and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber and proprietary grade hardwood lumber products.

The Baillie Group’s Secondary Manufacturing Facility in Sherburne, NY (relocation will be provided) is looking to hire a General Plant Manager. The role is responsible for the overall wellbeing of the facility, focusing on the growth of new and current programs, as well as working with the 30-person team to pursue continuous improvement. With a strong focus on safety, quality, plant performance, and preventative maintenance, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced forest products manager working in surfaced and S4S hardwood products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the safety of the operational structure within the plant by adhering to our company policies and practices with all employees. Continual focus on safe practices and eliminating and controlling safety hazards. Being aware of OSHA regulations and maintain facility in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Manage, implementation and growth of all quality control programs with an attitude toward growth and improvement of all systems.
• Encourage and foster a sense of high, positive morale among the work force.
• Provide leadership and training to leadership, manager, and supervisor in effort to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Control operating expenditures, manpower, and wages of workers. Continually reviewing labor overtime and repair expenses.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production to our quality standards.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance plan focused on eliminating or reducing downtime.
• Maintain the facilities and equipment, adjusting plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Enforce plant organization, housekeeping, and cleanliness among personnel.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 4-year degree in Forest or Wood Products, or in a related field is a plus, but not required.
• 5+ years of related management work experience desired in secondary lumber or forest products manufacturing. Surfaced and S4S lumber experience preferred.
• Proven ability to respectfully manage a diverse workforce.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. SAP experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance bonuses
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Salary: $70,000-$110,000/yr.*

* The advertised pay range represents what Baillie Lumber Co. believes anticipates paying for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be compensated at the top of the range for a position as candidates must possess experience and qualifications that far exceed the requirements. *