The Plant Superintendent plays an integral role in the leadership of the mill. This is a campus- wide leadership position that will be expected to manage all phases of plant operation efficiently and effectively in the lumber mill (log yard through shipping) to ensure safety, quality and production levels meet IFG policies, procedures and standards of excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Oversee multiple shifts.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration & continuous operational improvement.
Proactive leadership that fosters teamwork and enhances IFG culture and standards.
Train, coach, evaluate performance of, and counsel team members.
Makes difficult personnel related decisions, in conjunction with HR and other members of management.
Effective, excellent, and timely communication skills.
Manage daily safety policies, procedures and cultivate a culture for continuous safety enhancements.
Partner with HR and Safety Committee to ensure all employees are trained in operating and safety procedures and are performing within those procedures.
Oversee daily/shift operations to include the Planer, Sawmill, Log Yard, Boiler/Kilns, Maintenance and
Shipping.
Diagnose causes of malfunctions and oversee initiatives to correct and improve areas of malfunction.
Develop, communicate, and implement optimal production goals.
Ensure a culture of preventative and proactive maintenance.
Conduct regular production analysis for continuous improvement including production metrics, recovery, optimization, uptime, downtime, etc.
Work closely with sales & shipping departments to track production tallies and sales needs.
Ensure the entire campus is consistently clean.
Partner with other members of management to ensure efficient business operations, including Sales / Marketing, Log Procurement, Purchasing, HR, Finance, Engineering, etc.
Manage & oversee improvement projects as they arise.
Evaluate and calculate ROI opportunities for capital improvements.
Partner with Finance team and other management to create and adhere to fiscal budgets.
Take ownership & responsibility for site level profit and loss.
Other duties as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED.
5+ years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing production facility
Technical Skills:
Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar software skills required for production analysis and projections.
Soft Skills:
Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve a common goal.
Must be able to work various shifts, days, and weekends.
Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.
Valid Driver’s License with acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel in company vehicle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in an Engineering discipline such as in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical from an accredited College or University.
Business and/or Finance field of academic study combined with relevant experience.
3+ years of experience related to partnering with sales/marketing to achieve optimal margin.
Working knowledge of WWPA grading rules and standards.
PMP certification.
Lean Manufacturing experience.
Previous experience in a Planer mill and/or Sawmill preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations & compliance.
Knowledge of boiler/kiln operations and drying process.
A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.
Excellent hand/eye coordination
Bend at waist – occasional
Twist upper body – occasional
Stoop - occasional
Repetitive use of hands – frequent for clerical duties
Stand/walk – occasional
Sit – frequent
Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).
Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
