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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
Bachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationManagement Experience in ManufacturingBudgeting and Financial OversightProcess Improvement MethodologiesStrong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Operational Performance MonitoringProduction Team ManagementMechanical TroubleshootingQuality Assurance PracticesLogistics CoordinationCost ControlOperational ReportingProcess ImprovementEmployee DevelopmentSafety Procedures Compliance
Soft Skills
LeadershipOrganizational AbilitiesTime-ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving
Industry Keywords
Wood ProcessingManufacturingIndustrial EnvironmentsEmployee EngagementOperational StandardsCapital ExpendituresConfidential Business InformationCustomer RelationshipsVendor RelationshipsContinuous Improvement Initiatives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee all daily operations of the wood processing facility
- Lead, develop, and manage production teams
- Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development
- Build working relationships across departments and with external partners
- Communicate with leadership and operational teams to achieve company objectives
- 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