Wood Yard Manager

National Salvage & Service Corporation

. Lead, develop, and manage production teams while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMcBain • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in production environments, with a focus on operational efficiency, employee engagement, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage financial performance effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceBudgeting and Financial OversightProcess Improvement MethodologiesQuality Assurance PracticesAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Production ManagementOperational ReportingMechanical TroubleshootingProcess ImprovementBudgetingCost ControlFacility Performance MonitoringLogistics CoordinationEmployee DevelopmentSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam Motivation

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperations ManagementIndustrial EnvironmentsEmployee EngagementVendor Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and manage production teams while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development
Build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners
Collaborate with leadership and operational teams to achieve company objectives
Build consensus and maintain strong 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 consistently meets established standards
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and coordinate repairs or maintenance as necessary
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 through completion of Form I-9 requirements
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