Planer Supervisor

Planer Supervisor, Baxley, Georgia

When you join our team as a Planer Supervisor
, you will be responsible for the safe processing and packaging of dry lumber on site. The successful candidate will be an engaging safety leader that thrives on managing a highly motivated team in a technical and fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role will be on the night shift with weekend shift requirements as needed.

• Set and communicate direction, while engaging and supporting team members to achieve excellence in all areas.
• Manage safety of employees through leading by example, operating at the highest standards and conforming to all regulations.
• Ensure the wide range of products meets all quality standards and order specifications throughout the manufacturing process.
• Oversee planer production, manning, and efficiency.
• Manage and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cost, and maximize the quality, value, and recovery of lumber produced.
• Supervise shift production and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with all site protocols (safety, housekeeping, hot work, environmental, etc.).
• Manage budgeting (cost containment/inventory control/scheduling).
• Manage and direct month‑end inventory process.

• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lumber manufacturing or a heavy industrial environment.
• Minimum 2 years of lumber manufacturing supervisory experience, preferably in a planer role.
• Lumber grading certification is an asset.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
• Detail-oriented and results-focused.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Strong computer skills utilizing Windows-based programs and Microsoft Office.

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future.

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• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness)
• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry-leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at .

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.