Rough Mill Supervisor

Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on and motivated Rough Mill Supervisor to oversee daily operations in our rough mill. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid background in woodworking and/or general manufacturing, and proven forklift driving experience. This role is responsible for supervising production, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and coordinating workflow to achieve production goals.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate activities in the rough mill area, ensuring schedules and production targets are met.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently for moving, staging, and organizing lumber and raw materials.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with maintenance as needed to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all work is performed according to company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Oversee lumber processing, cutting, and material flow through the rough mill to optimize efficiency.
• Inspect lumber and finished components to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., packing and shipping, sales, management) to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to reduce waste and increase productivity.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven forklift driving experience; valid forklift certification strongly preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts safely within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with calipers for precise measurements in production processes.
• General understanding of rough mill and woodworking processes (cutting, ripping, planing, sorting).
• General manufacturing knowledge (e.g. reading measurements accurately with the proper tools, basic maintenance, etc)
• Ability to work in a physical environment (lifting, standing, and operating equipment).
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional English fluency
• Operation of Woodworking machinery, such as a computerized rip-saw

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery.
• Physical activity including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and operating forklifts.

Pay

• We offer competitive pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Instead of a fixed starting rate, we welcome applicants to share their expected pay range, and we will consider it during the hiring process.