Abbeville Fiber is seeking a dedicated and reliable Sawmill Lead person to be responsible for assisting the Sawmill Supervisor to be injury/incident free while achieving mill objectives in safety, reliability, quality, and production. This individual will perform a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient application of the technical skills and knowledge of industrial machinery associated with the manufacturing of forestry products.
- Lead and have responsibility for direct reports.
- Implement and maintain the safety program for the sawmill. Ensure employee ownership in safety and ensure all team member are held accountable to safe work practices.
- Assist supervisor to maintain a Quality Control program based on best practices of the lumber industry.
- Ensure that all Lumber is manufactured to the highest standards of the industry.
- Ensure that all Sawmill personnel are properly trained and equipped to ensure that they can accomplish all their jobs in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
Basic qualifications needed:
· Minimum of 2 years in a sawmill manufacturing environment
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience in driving safety excellence in a manufacturing environment.
- Computer proficient in a MS Word, Excel environment and the ability to learn various PC-based applications in a mill.
- Be able to work in a manufacturing environment including extended periods of time in a noisy, non-air conditioned or heated environment.
- Must be able and willing to work in a flexible work schedule.
- Strong problem solving, organization and leadership skills.
- If a current team member, have no active disciplinary action above a verbal warning within the last 12 months.
- Capable of working effectively with the shift Supervisor in seeing the needs of the shift and department.
- Be willing to acquire additional education / skills via continuing training courses as necessary, or required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Associates degree or higher in Business, Engineering, or similar discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a Sawmill Operations
- Experience in working with computerized payroll and purchasing systems.
- Experience in Planning and Scheduling of lumber production.