Kilns Manager

Company Overview

Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label charcoal, manufactured fire logs, fire-building products, matches and toothpicks. In addition, the Company also manufactures railroad cross ties, which strengthens our relationship with our suppliers in the charcoal business. We offer a full suite of grilling products including charcoal briquettes, all-natural lump charcoal, fire starters along with the Pine Mountain fire-building brand, the Diamond brand, and the Specialty Wood Products brand.

The Kiln Manager will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Provide direct supervision and leadership of crew members to support the boiler and kiln drying operation. Supervise the stacking, drying, and storing operations of in-process products.
• Lead the continuous improvement initiative efforts in safety, quality and productivity at boiler and kiln drying operation.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production personnel at all levels of the site organization to continually strive for operational excellence.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in kiln processes.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ supervising or leading a team.
• Post-secondary education is preferred but not required.
• Thorough knowledge of lumber manufacturing including equipment and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of lumber handling, Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and working knowledge of lumber handling, boiler and kiln processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
• Detail and results oriented.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Casual office environment.
• Ability to travel