Dry End Manager

Dry End Manager

Dry End Manager

Job ID: 40473
Location: Missoula, MT
Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse
Employment Type: Professional Placement

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Dry End Manager
Missoula, MT

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
  • Lumber Review and Inspections
    • 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 equivalent 
  • 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
  • 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: $90,000/ year 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, and Health Insurance
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Local Blue Ribbon Stream. Great for fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreational activities
Please send resume to [email protected] or call directly 406.295.1338
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