Besse Forest Products Group , headquartered in Gladstone, MI, is one of the leading producers of hardwood lumber, veneer, and plywood in North America operating four sawmills, one lumber concentration yard, three veneer mills, one plywood plant, and employs over 350 people.
We are currently seeking a Hardwood Mill Supervisor for our mill located in Gladstone, Michigan.
SUMMARY
The Hardwood Mill Supervisor is responsible for overseeing mill production, maintenance, employee safety, and maximizing company profits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect hardwood products to verify conformance to specifications and grade
- Verify, correct, setup, and adjust woodworking machinery as needed
- Interpret company policies and procedures to workers and enforce same
- Communicate with other supervisors and management to achieve company standard and production requirements.
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency
- Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve company standards and goals
- Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems
- Have a working knowledge of all woodworking equipment used and activities performed by employees
- Model company core values
- Maintain a safe work environment
Requirements:
- College degree or prior supervisory experience preferred in lumber or veneer industry
- Comprehensive knowledge of lumber or veneer mill machine centers
- Knowledge or hardwood lumber or veneer grading is preferred
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability and desire to advance to higher level of supervision
Besse Forest Products Group offers an excellent benefits and compensation package which includes: paid holidays, paid vacation, health insurance, prescription drug plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with employer contribution, and life insurance.