Plant Manager (Lewiston)

Idaho Forest Group•Lewiston, ID

About The Position

The Plant Manager at Idaho Forest Group provides strategic, campus-wide leadership across all phases of plant operations, from the log yard through final shipping. The role develops and empowers high-performing teams and drives a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Plant Manager ensures production goals are achieved efficiently and consistently in alignment with IFG policies, procedures, and standards of excellence. The Plant Manager oversees operations and people, works with departments across the business, develops production goals, leads performance analysis and improvement initiatives, manages capital improvement opportunities and budgets, and is accountable for site-level profit and loss, inventory accuracy, and reporting metrics.

Requirements

At least 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing production facility.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar software for production analysis and projections.
Leadership ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve a common goal.
Ability to work various shifts, days, and weekends.
Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel in a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least 3 years of experience partnering with Sales/Marketing to achieve optimal margin.
Working knowledge of WWPA grading rules and standards.
Working knowledge of a preventative and proactive maintenance management system.
Lean Manufacturing experience.
Previous experience in a Planer mill and/or Sawmill.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.
Knowledge of boiler/kiln operations and the drying process.
A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage safety policies and procedures and cultivate a culture of continuous safety improvement.
Oversee daily and shift operations across the Planer, Sawmill, Log Yard, Boiler/Kilns, Maintenance, and Shipping.
Partner with management teams in Sales/Marketing, Log Procurement, Purchasing, HR, Finance, and Engineering to support efficient business operations.
Foster proactive leadership and teamwork that enhance IFG culture and standards.
Collaborate with HR and management on operational and people-related matters.
Train, coach, evaluate, and counsel team members.
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner.
Develop, communicate, and implement optimal production goals.
Ensure a culture of preventative and proactive maintenance.
Lead regular production analysis, including root-cause analysis, production metrics, recovery, optimization, uptime, and downtime, to drive continuous improvement.
Work with Sales and Shipping to track product tallies and sales needs.
Ensure the entire campus is consistently clean.
Manage and oversee improvement projects.
Evaluate and calculate ROI opportunities for capital improvements.
Partner with Finance and other management to create and adhere to fiscal budgets.
Own site-level profit and loss, including inventory-level accuracy and reporting metrics.
Perform other duties as assigned.