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Wood Yard Manager
National Salvage & Service Corporation. Oversee all daily operations of the wood processing facility .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in overseeing daily operations of a wood processing facility, with a focus on employee engagement, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership ExperienceBudgeting and Financial OversightProcess Improvement MethodologiesStrong Communication SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting
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Hard Skills
Operations ManagementProduction ManagementQuality Assurance PracticesAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementBudgetingFinancial ReportingMechanical TroubleshootingLogistics CoordinationOperational Efficiency
Soft Skills
Team DevelopmentCollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEmployee Engagement
Industry Keywords
Wood ProcessingManufacturingIndustrial EnvironmentSafety ProceduresOperational StandardsCustomer RelationshipsVendor RelationshipsConfidential Business InformationOperational RecordsContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee all daily operations of the wood processing facility
- Lead, develop, and manage production teams
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
- Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development
- Build relationships across departments and with external partners
- Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
- Collaborate with leadership and operational teams to achieve company objectives
- Build consensus and maintain customer and vendor relationships
- Direct daily production operations and personnel scheduling
- Coordinate logistics and workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity
- Monitor facility performance and implement operational improvements
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards
- Oversee budgeting, cost control, capital expenditures, and financial performance
- Maintain accurate operational records, files, and reports
- Manage confidential business information responsibly
- Ensure product quality meets established standards
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
- Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and coordinate repairs or maintenance
- Support operational uptime and equipment reliability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field required
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, processing, railroad, or related industrial environments
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
- Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and operational reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset
- Knowledge of quality assurance practices and process improvement methodologies
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting and operational equipment knowledge preferred
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and twist throughout the workday
- Ability to perform repetitive hand motions and repeated movements
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain and move throughout an active industrial environment
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a background investigation
- Successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off Scheduling
- Reasonably Flexible Work Schedule
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Comprehensive Wellness Program with 1:1 Wellness Coaching
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability Coverage