Mill Manager

Alta Forest Products

2d•$125,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Alta Forest Products is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel. Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates sawmills and reload facilities in rural communities throughout the Northwest We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sawmill Operations Manager to lead and coordinate the activities of our sawmill, ensuring optimal efficiency and profitability. This role requires strong leadership skills and a focus on maximizing operational productivity. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic vision to our operations while driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

Relevant industry experience with 5+ years of leadership and supervisory experience.
Ability to analyze diverse information and design effective workflows.
Skill in identifying problems and developing innovative solutions.
Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute projects within budget and established timelines.
Experience developing and communicating implementation plans for organizational changes.
Knowledge of mill equipment, operations, predictive and preventative maintenance systems, and effective project management practices.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including at least intermediate proficiency in Excel.
Self-disciplined with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate visible safety leadership by actively promoting, enforcing, and modeling compliance with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and best practices, with accountability for maintaining a zero-injury workplace.
Develop and implement organizational policies and goals.
Direct and coordinate daily operations and production activities to achieve optimal efficiency and profitability.
Collaborate with divisions such as manufacturing, engineering, sales, and R&D to enhance operational performance.
Promote company products and services to explore new market opportunities and strengthen competitive positioning.
Conduct budget analysis and recommend areas for reduction while efficiently allocating operating budgets.
Review reports with administrative personnel to assess the need for program or operational changes.
Prepare directives for department administrators outlining necessary policy or operational adjustments.
Promote the organization within relevant industry associations.
Swiftly manage and reduce downtime through effective problem resolution.
Continuously evaluate mill performance and recommend enhancements to maintenance and production processes.
Set and enforce safety standards to achieve a zero-injury work environment.
Monitor departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements in customer quality, productivity, inventory levels, and cost reduction.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Company-paid short and long term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
Voluntary life insurance options
Supplemental insurance offerings, including accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage, etc.
Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Semi-Annual bonus program tied to personal and business results
Paid time off and paid holidays
Flexible work schedule, as business needs allow
A collaborative, safety-focused culture with long-term growth opportunities
Employee Assistance Program