General Manager, Southern Operations

Interfor•Peachtree City, GA

About The Position

The General Manager, Southern Operations is accountable for setting operational strategy and building high-performance leadership teams across assigned mills. The role is responsible for mill profitability and financial performance, leading a strong safety culture, ensuring environmental compliance at every site, and holding mill leaders accountable for results. The successful candidate may be based at the Peachtree City office or at one of the operations and must travel to mills within Southern Operations.

Requirements

Proven results as a Mill Manager or in overseeing multiple facilities.
10–15 years of multi-department supervisory experience within the wood products industry.
Thorough knowledge of the lumber manufacturing business, including equipment, processes, products, and optimization.
Proven leadership track record in driving cultural change in safety, environmental performance, business improvement, continuous improvement, and performance management.
Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office.
Ability to lead through other leaders and hold them accountable for results.
Ability to think strategically, translate broader priorities into clear mill-level actions, and operate tactically when needed.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, using data, operating metrics, and technology to identify problems, set priorities, and drive improvement.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including communicating with mill teams and senior leadership and delivering clear, concise presentations.
Ability to build credibility with Mill Managers and work across multiple sites and departments.
Ability to organize and manage multiple regional priorities, projects, follow-ups, and commitments, with attention to detail and results.
Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, resourcefulness, and self-reliance.
Flexibility to respond to changing business conditions and experience in change management.
Ability to travel regularly to mills within the region.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in Wood Products, Business, Operations, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Deliver strong financial results by setting clear targets and continuously improving margin, cost, and productivity across all mills.
Develop Mill Managers and their leadership teams through training, mentorship, and investment in their growth.
Set standards for safety and environmental performance, foster a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance across every mill.
Establish and sustain quality and production standards across all mills.
Lead regional capital allocation, support planning for discretionary capital spending, prioritize investments, and ensure major projects are delivered on time and on budget.
Partner with procurement, HR, finance, and sales so mill decisions align with wider business priorities.
Represent Southern Operations in executive discussions and provide senior leaders with timely insight into regional performance, risks, and opportunities.
Model behavior consistent with Interfor’s Core Values and value Promise.
Travel regularly to mills within the region.