Dry End Manager
Dry End Manager
A family-owned and operated business that has been a trusted leader in the lumber manufacturing industry for over 31 years is looking for a driven and experienced Dry End Manager to help lead the team and contribute to the ongoing success of the mill. They take pride in producing premium softwood products while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable practices, quality, and safety. Since its founding, they have focused on innovation and continuous improvement, building a strong reputation for excellence in every aspect of its operations. If you are a proactive, safety-conscious, and quality-driven leader with a background in industrial or manufacturing environments, we want to hear from you!
Essential Functions and Duties:
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Ensure department supervisors and leads are completing the required training and safety documentation.
- Strive to safely grow production and quality by implementing well thought out and evaluated practices.
- Analyze uptime/downtime regularly to strive for consistency and efficiency.
- Plan and execute daily, weekly, monthly production schedules and communicate with the Sales Manager, Plant Manager, Boiler Kiln Supervisor, and other leadership as needed.
- Implement practices that provide continuous improvement to safety, facilities, rolling stock, or procedures within the policies.
- Work closely with the Plant Manager and other mill personnel as well as contractors and vendors to ensure equipment and resources are in peak condition.
- Interact with and utilize various vendors and suppliers that have been established as well as actively searching for new resources or concepts.
- Must be open to process advancement and be able to be a key driving force in the successful startup of new equipment, ideas, and products.
- Maintain planer mill consumables and supplies to ensure consistent and efficient operation.
- Constantly evaluate the accuracy of lumber grade as well as grade percentage and trim loss trends to identify areas of improvement.
- Work closely with the plant manager to ensure proper handling and use of Resources.
- Follow up and evaluate results of daily lumber inspections and review results with the planer supervisor and sales, and any other relevant entities to identify opportunities or irregularities.
- Work Closely with the Plant Manager as well as machinery/supply vendors to eliminate the risk of unscheduled downtime or significant problems with supplies or consumables.
- Ensure that as a Dry End Manager, you contribute to a Culture that encourages open discussion, training, encouragement, as well as consistency in working with employees.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3+ years of managerial experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in planer mill or dry kilns.
- 5+ years of supervisory experience is highly preferred.
- Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of lumber grading rules and industry best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a track record of operational improvements.
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient with industrial control systems and mechanical equipment.
- Moderate computer skills for record-keeping and communication (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and work in various weather conditions typical of western Montana.
- Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and any additional work-related screenings.
Why you want this position:
- Full-time career opportunity with family family-owned and operated company
- Salary pay plus bonuses based on experience
- Collaborative team environment where everyone has a seat at the table
- Has operated in one shift since 2005
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- 401(k) Plan
- Health Insurance
- Bonus Opportunities
- Local Blue Ribbon Stream. Great for fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreational activities
Pleases send resume to [email protected] or call directly 406.295.1338
