Hardwood Mill Manager

Woodhaven Furniture•Cairo, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodhaven Furniture is seeking an experienced Hardwood Mill Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Hardwood Mill and ensure the efficient production of high-quality hardwood components used throughout our furniture manufacturing process. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team. If you enjoy solving operational challenges, leading people, and improving manufacturing performance, we invite you to join our team.

Requirements

7-10 years of progressive manufacturing experience
At least five years of leadership experience in hardwood processing, woodworking, cabinetry, millwork, or furniture manufacturing.
Strong understanding of hardwood species, lumber grading, moisture content, machining processes, and lumber yield optimization.
Experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Knowledge of production metrics.
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Knowledge of continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the Hardwood Mill, ensuring rough lumber is transformed into precision components that support downstream manufacturing operations.
Responsible for production scheduling, workflow management, labor utilization, and maintaining consistent quality standards while meeting production goals and controlling operating costs.
Coach and develop supervisors and production employees.
Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and minimize production interruptions.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, CNC Operations, and other manufacturing departments to ensure material is delivered on time and meets exact specifications.
Identify opportunities to improve lumber yield, reduce waste, increase throughput, and strengthen overall operational efficiency using production data and key performance indicators.
Support Woodhaven's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.