Sawmill Manager

Sawmill Manager Summary

Blue Triangle Hardwoods, a member of The Baillie Group, utilizes the latest innovations in lumber sorting and grading technology to ensure that our clients receive consistent quality hardwood.  We are currently seeking a Sawmill manager for our sawmill operations located in Everett, PA. This modern sawmill includes one head saw and one resaw producing 30 million board feet annually and a 60-bin sorter to Auto Stick placing stacker. The drying yard handles 20 million board feet annually across 17 kilns. 

We’ve made a vast number of upgrades and improvements over the last two years. To name a few: lug loaders, auto graders system, trimmer, 60 bin sorter, stacker, auto stick placer, auto strapping system, and inline auto dip tank. All our new equipment is controlled by TS manufacturing systems. As well as added a new maintenance system to the maintenance department. We have all the data collection and tools available to make our maintenance team successful. We are looking for the right individual to lead this already built and successful process.

Sawmill Manager Responsibilities:

• Establish and monitor the sawmill performance for safety, production, profitability, and quality standards.
• Aware of OSHA regulations and maintain the sawmill in accordance within local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Control and minimize labor overtime and repair expenses of location.
• Ensure that the facility and equipment is maintained; replace and adjust when necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to Supervisors.
• Encourage and foster a sense of high, positive morale among the workforce.
• Strive to continuously improve all areas of mill performance.

Sawmill Manager Experience:

• 5+ years of lumber manufacturing experience required.
• 5+ years of management experience required.
• Proven ability to respectfully manage a diverse workforce.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, power point, and Outlook.
• Desired experience:
• Lumber grading
• Yield and lumber quality.
• 6 Sigma or process improvement experience.
• Lean and 5S.
• Team building and engagement.
• Sawmill equipment deep understanding of alignments and quality affect.
• Deep understanding of how to get the most quality / grade value out of a log.
• Multitask and time management. Prioritize your day.
• Engaging culture of involving employees in the continuous improvement.
• Maintenance of sawmill equipment. PM’s systems and trouble shooting.

Baillie Lumber Co. 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.