Sawmill Manager in Anderson

Date Posted: Thursday, May 8, 2025

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sawmill Manager to lead our facility. This is a hands-on leadership role is responsible for the daily operations of the mill, including safety, quality, production, and team management.

About the Company:

  • Hardwood lumber manufacturer, distributor & exporter
  • In business for over 100 years (since 1923)
  • Provider of hardwood logs, lumber, and proprietary grade hardwood products
  • Capable of shipping lumber to any region worldwide
  • Multiple locations across the eastern U.S.
  • Positive, team-oriented work environment
  • Family-owned with a legacy of long-term employee retention
  • Full benefits offered
  • Relocation assistance provided

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 · Ensure the safe operation of the mill as #1 priority.

· Coordinate mill activities with lumber sales to ensure the total manufacturing   objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.

· Responsible for operating expenditures and direction of all production employees.

· Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.

· Monitor sawing of lumber to ensure logs are processed for their highest and best use and waste is minimized.

· Manage and work alongside maintenance team to ensure all machinery and processes are working to peak efficiency.

· Suggest and help implement areas for improvement through changes in machinery, flow and/or people.

· Help drive continuous improvement throughout the mill, machinery, processes, and people.

· Responsible for the proper use and care of all company assets.

· Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.

· Encourage and foster a sense of positive morale among the work force.

· Assess and develop talent at all levels of mill operation.

· Work with a wider network of managers to coordinate and achieve overall company goals.

 Desired Skills and Experience:

 · 5+ years of related management work experience desired.

· Flexible, adaptable, team-orientated leader who has the capacity to work in concert with a broader organization.

· Proven ability to respectfully manage a diverse workforce.

· Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills a must.

 Benefits:

 · Competitive Pay (commensurate with experience and qualifications).

· Full Suite of Benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401K.

 

For additional information please contact Eva Andrews at eva.andrews@gogpac.com (843) 410-7791.

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