Yard Manager

Baillie Lumber • West Point, VA

5d

About The Position

The Yard Manager at the West Point, Virginia operation (Augusta Lumber brand) manages the flow of lumber produced by the onsite sawmill through stacking, kiln-drying, grading, packaging, and shipping. The role owns quality control protocols and is accountable to defined operational metrics. It leads approximately 20 direct reports, including forklift operators, dry kiln and boiler operators, lumber graders, material handlers, and a shipping supervisor. The position reports to the West Point Plant Manager.

The Yard Manager coordinates with the sawmill, outside lumber receiving, yard operations, and administrative functions while optimizing staffing levels. The role requires strong communication and leadership by example, and involves working with manufacturing, maintenance, and peer management personnel in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience managing a team of 10 or more direct reports in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and respond to unexpected changes in real time.
• Physical ability to stand or move for full-shift periods.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to lumber operations and equipment, including manufacturing, drying, or distribution.
• Hardwood lumber grading certification.
• Experience with SAP.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct approximately 20 direct reports.
• Manage a defined daily scorecard covering productivity, uptime, and quality assurance metrics.
• Contribute to a team culture.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean industrial environment.
• Adjust production and staffing plans in response to changes in upstream sawmill production or downstream shipping demand.
• Coordinate activities with the sawmill, outside lumber receiving, general yard operations, and administrative functions.
• Optimize staffing levels and lead by example.

What This Job Offers

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