Dry End Superintendent
Interfuse StaffingPlain Dealing, LA
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Job Description
What You'll Do
The Dry End Superintendent will:
- Lead daily operations across the planer mill, dry kiln, and shipping and receiving departments
- Set the standard for safety — model safe behavior and ensure the team follows all policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations
- Partner with the Mill Manager and peers to build production schedules and coordinate operations for maximum output and efficiency
- Coach, train, and develop supervisors to drive performance, quality, and production specifications
- Identify equipment issues, assist with troubleshooting, and lead proactive problem-solving
- Coordinate with Maintenance on preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades or replacements
- Oversee shipping and receiving employees and inventory accuracy
- Drive department performance against goals for safety, quality, waste reduction, housekeeping, and process reliability
- Implement key corporate and operational initiatives on time and on plan
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 5–7+ years of sawmill, planer mill, and/or dry kiln experience
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Proven track record leading teams and raising performance through coaching and development
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices
- Experience driving results in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Working knowledge of business and financial concepts
- Proficiency with MS Office and Windows-based programs
- Willingness to respond to after-hours calls and work weekends or holidays as needed
Preferred:
- Experience leading multilingual or non-English-speaking crews
- Background in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies
- Prior experience overseeing shipping, receiving, and inventory functions
Why Apply
- Direct hire opportunity with a growing, well-established sawmill operation
- Full ownership of dry end operations with real authority and team-building responsibility
- Clear path to senior operations leadership
- Stable, long-term role in an expanding wood products market
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
This is a safety-sensitive position in an active industrial environment. Candidates should be prepared to:
- Work at heights and climb stairs and ladders
- Work in extreme heat or cold and outdoor conditions
- Work in confined or restricted spaces when required
- Work in elevated noise levels (hearing protection required)
- Maintain constant alertness around heavy equipment and hazardous materials
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