Assistant Plant Manager - Plywood

You will support and co-lead day-to-day plant operations and maintenance at the Madison, GA facility, helping to deliver safe, reliable, and cost effective production. Working closely with the Plant Manager, Operations, Maintenance, and support functions, you will focus on executing the site’s operational plan, improving process reliability and product quality, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement at the point of work.

The Madison facility produces building-product panels used in residential and light commercial construction. The site values safety, reliability, and a culture of engagement. Madison is a vibrant small town with strong community ties and easy access to regional resources — an attractive location for employees who appreciate a close-knit community and a manufacturing career.

• Support the Plant Manager by co-leading daily operations and maintenance to meet production, quality, and financial goals.
• Coach and lead front-line supervisors, technicians, and planners to maximize engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Help build and sustain a Principle Based Management (PBM®) culture aligned with company's guiding principles.
• Promote and enforce Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards; apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) practices to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Oversee execution from raw material receipt through finished product shipment in coordination with Operations and Maintenance.
• Execute and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability, reduce cost, and improve product quality.
• Support development and implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance activities; use CMMS tools to manage backlog and planned work.
• Lead or support root cause analysis for chronic issues; prioritize and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales, HR, accounting, and other support functions to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate management, and fiber recovery goals.
• Support change management and execution of business improvement strategies and capital projects as assigned.
• Work in a manufacturing environment that may include extended time in noise, dust, and non-climate-controlled conditions.

• 2+ years of leadership/supervisory experience in manufacturing operations (process, maintenance, reliability, or continuous improvement).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis or comparable methodologies.
• Working knowledge of EH&S management systems and commitment to enforcing safe work practices.
• Basic understanding of operational financials, inventory control, and expense management.
• Proficiency with CMMS and standard PC-based operations/maintenance software.
• Strong communicator, able to build productive working relationships across functions and coach team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Wood Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in wood products manufacturing (Plant Supervisor, Production Leader, Reliability or Maintenance Lead).
• Experience with MP2 or similar maintenance systems.
• Experience managing or supporting large capital projects.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Transactional Lean).
• Track record of developing and executing business improvement strategies that deliver measurable results.

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