Sawmill Superintendent, Thomaston,
Georgia
As a Sawmill Superintendent with
Interfor, you’ll lead the overall operations of a modern sawmill, driving
safety, productivity, and team engagement in a dynamic environment. This is an
opportunity to make a real impact—optimizing processes, developing people, and
contributing to the success of a leading forest products company.
What We Offer
Interfor offers a
competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with
a comprehensive total rewards package. We’re committed to creating careers
where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay,
you’ll enjoy:
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- 3 Weeks Vacation to Start
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Share Purchase Program Matching
- Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Coverage
What You’ll Do
- Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all policies and standards are followed.
- Manage and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cost, and maximize the quality, value, and recovery of lumber produced.
- Engage production and maintenance workers to achieve targets, meet expectations, and address deficiencies in a productive and professional manner.
- Ensure quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.
- Foster a culture of open and respectful communication.
- Engage and support team members to achieve excellence in all areas of the business.
- Directly supervise plant employees from the logyard through the sawmill on multiple shifts.
- Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competencies and knowledge.
- Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for the sawmill department; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all employees.
What You Offer
- Experience: 5–7 years of progressive supervisory experience in sawmill or manufacturing operations.
- Education: Post-secondary education in a related field preferred (degree or diploma an asset).
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and foster a positive, collaborative culture.
- Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Knowledge: Thorough understanding of sawmill processes, safety, and optimization best practices.
Who We Are
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We
believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating
sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com. #startheregofar
We appreciate the interest
of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a
pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity
Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected
veteran status, or disability.