Manager-Dry End (Lewiston)

Position Summary

The Dry End Manager oversees all operations related to the Planer and Shipping departments (may include the Boiler and Kiln) ensuring the efficient processing of raw materials while maintaining safety, quality, production standards and financial goals. They lead a team of operators and technicians while implementing best practices to optimize workflow. This role involves collaborating with other departments to meet production targets and improve overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage daily activities of the dry end operations, providing leadership and guidance to team members.
• Monitor production processes to ensure targets are met while maintaining IFG quality and safety standards.
• Proactive leadership that fosters teamwork and enhances IFG culture and standards.
• Train, mentor, evaluate performance and counsel team members promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with other departments, including Green End, Maintenance and Sales to coordinate efforts and streamline operations.
• Ability to evaluate and calculate ROI opportunities for departmental improvement.
• Work closely with other managers and supervisors to identify repair, improvement opportunities, and solutions.
• Work closely with sales to track production tallies and sales needs.
• Collaborate with Plant Superintendent to build and manage the department budget.
• Implement and uphold quality assurance processes to ensure product standards are consistently met.
• Conduct up-time analysis for continuous improvement.
• Maintain clean department and plant site.
• Maintain acceptable production levels.
• Duties may vary by location
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Familiarity with manufacturing machinery and safety protocols.
• Soft Skills:
• Leadership: Strong managerial skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve a common goal.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Problem-solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges creatively and effectively.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Examples include time management, multitasking, and project management.
• Must be willing to work nights or weekends as needed.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel in company vehicles.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous Planer experience.
• Experience with, or certified through, lumber grading agency
• General understanding of OSHA requirements, LOTO procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with QC/QA programs and tools
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Office, Finance, Corporate, Mill Supervisory

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – occasional
• Twist upper body – occasional
• Stoop – occasional
• Lift above waist height – occasional
• Lift over 50 lbs. - rare
• Repetitive use of hands – constant for clerical duties
• Stand/walk – occasional
• Sit – frequent
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.