SAWMILL/ SCRAGGMILL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Millwood, Inc.•Tompkinsville, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Millwood, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and experienced Sawmill/ Scraggmill Operations Manager to oversee the direction, coordination, and development of the Scragg Mill Operations Team. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of all facility equipment, structures, and grounds, as well as the timely completion of production goals and KPIs. The successful candidate will be responsible for balanced budget management and scheduling, while embodying the company's mission and values, which emphasize innovation, service, stewardship, and sustainability, all founded on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Millwood is a national footprint company with over 1,800 dedicated Team members in 41 locations across North America, committed to growth in People, Presence, Products, and Profitability. The ideal candidate will be a strong businessperson with excellent technical skills, unquestioned personal integrity, and a strong work ethic, who appreciates and embraces the company culture. They should be a genuine person with high Integrity, Trust, Servitude, and Discipleship, possessing excellent business, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. This role requires a commitment to the responsibilities towards the families of Millwood, respecting past accomplishments while contributing to future development through people strategies to recruit, train, develop, and retain World Class Associates.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, inventory software, payroll systems, internet software, human resources systems, and order processing systems.
Must have 5+ years’ experience in supervising all phases of Scragg Mill operations.
Expert people management capability including hourly workers
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
Experience managing safety performance and programs
Superior ability to manage people and motivate a team
Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking ability

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with sawmill preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive Safety improvements (Zero Harm) across the Plant
Manages, communicates, leads by example, and reinforces company values on the floor every day.
Ensures mill runs safely and efficiently every shift.
Develop and implement standards and processes to improve safety, quality and productivity.
Ensure all members of the department are trained, developed and able to perform their tasks safely in a timely manner. Coach and discipline when needed.
Responsible for managing the Scragg Mill operational budget, improving effectiveness of the department through complex analysis of available data and for overall efficiency of the site’s workforce and assets.
Maintain appropriate production and personnel documentation and logs.
Ensure steadfast, daily communication with Plant Manager and Regional Manager through status reporting in matters of production, materials, and personnel, as appropriate.
Collaborate with Shift Supervisors to create programs & plans to ensure that the proper machine operations, and crew safety are followed, to include steadfast adherence to all Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and Hotwork permitting protocols
Lead the department in execution of assigned projects while maintaining the budget, forecasts, and timelines.
Ensure workforce safety and operational efficiency of the equipment through the development of effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Empower the crews to maintain their equipment safely and effectively.
Travels as necessary, to assist with training, auditing and various administrative functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.