Sawmill Lead

Summary: Abbeville Fiber is seeking a dedicated and reliable Sawmill Lead person to be responsible for assisting the Sawmill Supervisor to be injury/incident free while achieving mill objectives in safety, reliability, quality, and production. This individual will perform a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient application of the technical skills and knowledge of industrial machinery associated with the manufacturing of forestry products.


Essential Duties:



Implement and maintain the safety program for the sawmill. Ensure employee ownership in safety and ensure all team member are held accountable to safe work practices.

Assist supervisor to maintain a Quality Control program based on best practices of the lumber industry.

Ensure that all Lumber is manufactured to the highest standards of the industry.

Ensure that all Sawmill personnel are properly trained and equipped to ensure that they can accomplish all their jobs in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.


Required Qualifications:



Minimum of 2 years in a sawmill manufacturing environment

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in driving safety excellence in a manufacturing environment

Computer proficient in a MS Word, Excel, and the ability to learn various PC-based applications in a mill

Be able to work in a manufacturing environment including extended periods of time in a noisy, non-air conditioned or heated environment

Must be able and willing to work a flexible work schedule

Strong problem solving, organization and leadership skills

Capable of working effectively with the shift Supervisor in seeing the needs of the shift and department

Be willing to acquire additional education / skills via continuing training courses as necessary, or required






Preferred Qualifications:



Associates degree or higher in Business, Engineering, or similar discipline

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a Sawmill Operations

Experience in working with computerized payroll and purchasing systems

Experience in Planning and Scheduling of lumber production


WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY & A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:



Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent scholarship program


About Abbeville Fiber:


Abbeville Fiber is a state-of-the-art sawmill, featuring the latest technology in the industry. Located in the former West Point Stevens textile plant, Abbeville Fiber has the capacity to produce 250,000 feet of finished wood per day. We are looking for good people who want to do rewarding work. If you thrive in a challenging environment, you should join us. We offer competitive pay and great benefits.