Green End Superintendent

Big River Forest Products • Vicksburg, MS

12d

About The Position

Big River Forest Products is seeking a Green End (Sawmill) Superintendent to lead, train, and develop supervisors and hourly personnel. The role manages process flow, resources, and the workforce to meet or exceed established budgets and performance objectives. The Superintendent oversees safety, production, quality, raw-material use, employee development, and operational improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of verifiable experience in lumber or wood-production manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict management, coaching, supportive feedback, and problem-solving; ability to function effectively as a team member.
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Computer literacy, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions, and to work in loud environments around moving machinery, vibrations, and airborne particles such as sawdust.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Bluebeam software; CAD knowledge is a plus.
• Lean manufacturing or 5S experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high safety standards, lead by example, and ensure the team follows applicable policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Identify and manage opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maximize the quality, value, and recovery of lumber produced.
• Engage production and maintenance workers to achieve targets, meet expectations, and address deficiencies constructively and professionally.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure product meets standards at each job function, and implement corrective actions through supervisors.
• Analyze quality-control information and initiate corrective-action plans as needed.
• Analyze raw materials daily and make adjustments as required to meet production budget levels.
• Foster open and respectful communication.
• Hire, train, coach, mentor, develop, and supervise employees.
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competencies and knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed