Description
Saratoga Forest Management is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Sawmill Supervisor.
The Sawmill Supervisor is will be responsible for approximately 40 hourly employees which make up the sawmill and filing teams. This role is directly responsible for supervision of the sawmill operations, including consistently improving plant safety, efficiency, quality and productivity.
Saratoga Forest Management is an independent sawmill, located in Saratoga, WY and producing premium grade stud lumber and by-products. We are the largest sawmill in the area and a leading employer in Carbon County, Wyoming. This is a growing company with a loyal customer base and well-earned reputation for high quality products and superior service.
Job Responsibilities:
· Establish and maintain best practices for ensuring a consistently improving culture of safe work practices and superior industrial housekeeping standards.
· Provide exemplary leadership, training, motivation and communication with employees to promote personal development and teambuilding among experienced and entry level employees.
· Lead an unyielding commitment to maintaining the company’s reputation for product excellence.
· Promote continuous improvement through employee development, streamlining production processes, and cost-effective system improvements.
· Improve and maintain up-time performance consistent with company goals and standards.
· Lead a culture of excellence in maintenance and operation of the company’s equipment.
· Achieve department cost goals by reaching production goals while effectively managing staffing, wages, operating expenditures and capital purchases.
· Work with other departments in efforts to identify improvement opportunities and to trouble-shoot and develop practical solutions for problem areas related to machine center, and other production equipment performance.
· Provide internal and external communications.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related mechanical/technical field.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Minimum of 10 years previous sawmill or wood products industry manufacturing management experience.

• Demonstrated success in coaching, training, and developing staff to achieve business goals.

• Expert knowledge of sawmill equipment, effectiveness in process improvements and maintaining successful up-time rates.

• Must have working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, and other PC-based production and operations application.

• Must be able and willing to work a flexible work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Continuous Improvement and LEAN methodologies.

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Programs.

• Fluent in English with at least a working knowledge of Spanish.

Job Location:
Saratoga, Wyoming, United States
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular.
Salary
The wage for this position will be in the range of $90,000 to $110,000 per year dependent on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Wyoming has no state income tax, which should be considered when making an employment decision. Saratoga Forest Management offers job security and great benefits for full-time employees and eligible part-time employees, including: Life insurance/AD&D, medical plans, dental plans, vision plan, long term and short term disability insurance, 401K, holidays and paid vacation days. Our healthcare insurance package is very competitive with a lower cost than average. We offer job-specific training and advancement opportunities in a stimulating, fast-paced environment where you can progress every day.
Contact Gary Ervin, Owner at 307-326-3082, Monday through Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Our company is a drug free workplace. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete pre-employment drug & alcohol screening. Saratoga Forest Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate to the Saratoga Wyoming area
• Do you have reliable transportation

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• sawmill: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person