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Hancock

Sawmill Manager

Pittsfield, ME · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Description The Sawmill Manager oversees the Sawmill & Sawmill Maintenance, ensuring strong performance in safety, engagement, quality, and production. This role leads daily operations, models safe ...

King's Sawmill, LLC

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Hardwood Sawmill Manager

Lebanon, PA · On-site

$80K/yr

Experience leading production teams and maintaining sawmill equipment. Abilities: Ability to take direction from the General Manager, collaborate with a team, and align with company values and ...

Kennebec Lumber Co

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Solon, ME · On-site

$26.75 - $33.50/hr

Communicating with the purchaser and Sawmill Manager to further support cost effective ways to manage purchasing and inventory control facility wide: * Initiate purchasing of all consumable parts ...

West Fraser, Inc

Sawmill Supervisor

Seaboard, NC

The Sawmill Supervisor will leadership, training, and development to hourly personnel by managing the process flow, resources, and workforce to meet and exceed established budgets and performance ...

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Sawmill Supervisor

Seaboard, NC

The Sawmill Supervisor will leadership, training, and development to hourly personnel by managing the process flow, resources, and workforce to meet and exceed established budgets and performance ...

West Fraser

Sawmill Supervisor

Seaboard, NC · On-site

The Sawmill Supervisor will leadership, training, and development to hourly personnel by managing the process flow, resources, and workforce to meet and exceed established budgets and performance ...

Sawmill Market

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Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

Work under direction of The Sawmill Market General Manager. * Communicate daily with staff and leadership regarding job assignments and required timeframe. * Maintain high level of positive and ...

Woodgrain

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Independence, VA

$16 - $18/hr

The position reports directly to our Sawmill Production Manager. Production experience is called upon for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the plant. All Woodgrain employees will be ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for sawmill manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sawmill Manager oversees the operations of a sawmill, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and worker safety. They coordinate workflow, manage staff, maintain equipment, and optimize resource usage to meet production targets. Additionally, they ensure compliance with environmental regulations and workplace safety standards. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and knowledge of lumber processing are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sawmill Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sawmill Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, production management experience, and knowledge of safety regulations, often supported by a degree or background in forestry, engineering, or industrial management. Familiarity with sawmill machinery, inventory management software, and certifications such as OSHA safety training are typically valuable. Excellent problem-solving, team-building, and communication skills set high-performing managers apart. These qualifications equip you to optimize operations, ensure safety, and effectively lead teams in a complex manufacturing environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Sawmill Manager?

As a Sawmill Manager, your daily responsibilities usually include overseeing production schedules, ensuring equipment is maintained and operating efficiently, and managing a team of operators and laborers. You'll also monitor inventory levels, enforce safety protocols, collaborate with suppliers and logistics partners, and track quality control standards. Regular communication with upper management regarding production targets and operational challenges is an important aspect of the role. This dynamic position requires both hands-on problem-solving and strategic oversight to keep the mill running smoothly.

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Sawmill Manager

Hancock

Pittsfield, ME • On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Description
The Sawmill Manager oversees the Sawmill & Sawmill Maintenance, ensuring strong performance in safety, engagement, quality, and production. This role leads daily operations, models safe behavior, and drives a positive, high-performing culture. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, solves problems quickly, multitasks well, and operates with a consistent sense of urgency while guiding teams toward continuous improvement and operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Safety First - 24/7
    • Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
    • Take personal responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others.
    • Actively participate in safety huddles and utilize the Safety Observation System (SOS).
    • Promptly report unsafe conditions and behaviors.
    • Consistently use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
  • Communication & Leadership
    • Follow the established communication plan by ensuring daily huddles and site meetings take place.
    • Share relevant data with the team, including metrics, safety information, and company updates.
    • Actively listen and communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
    • Celebrate team successes, both large and small.
    • Present effectively to peers and employees.
  • Team Building & People Development
    • Demonstrate trust, integrity, positivity, and subject-matter knowledge that inspire others to follow.
    • Build morale during challenging times and rally the team toward common goals.
    • Create a sense of ownership by involving employees in decision-making and planning.
    • Foster a cooperative, high-performance team environment.
    • Support the development of self and others.
    • Collaborate and exchange information with other mills as needed.
  • Strategic Skills
    • Participate in long-term planning for mill operations.
    • Regularly assess current direction and make adjustments as needed.
    • Understand how to step back, take a broader perspective, and evaluate the "big picture."
    • Benchmark operations against other mills to identify competitive and improvement opportunities.
  • Technical Skills
    • Apply statistical analysis to support data driven decision-making.
    • Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities.
    • Understand the manufacturing process from log intake to finished product.
    • Lead improvement projects using the DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).
    • Manage projects to completion, on time and within budget.
    • Maintain effective quality control systems and ensure standards are met.
    • Read and interpret financial statements and understand their connection to profitability.
    • Use Excel to develop spreadsheets, charts, and graphs to represent data.
    • Organize multiple tasks effectively and maintain accurate documentation of coaching discussions.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Must be able to create and maintain a positive team attitude.
  • Ability to prioritize based on needs analysis.
  • Positive team player.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Solid supervisory ability and able to engage team and always set excellent example.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma or GED. Post secondary education preferred.
  • Sawmill Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
  • Manufacturing management: 5 years (Required)

REPETITIVE PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Lift 60# from floor to waist; lift 40# from waist to shoulder.
  • Carry 60# over a distance exceeding 12 feet.
  • Push 60# in a wheeled cart.
  • Stand on a cement floor for long periods of time.
  • Bend, stoop, or squat to floor level repeatedly.
  • Reach overhead to grasp materials.
  • Ability to walk up and down stairs to access machinery.
  • Employees are required to wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the job role. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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