Residuals Manager - Salem, Oregon

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is togrow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and Red Built. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Residuals Manager to oversee and optimize the sale and transportation of residual byproducts (e.g., chips, sawdust, bark, shavings) from nine sawmill operations across the U.S. and Canada. This critical role involves managing daily residual operations, ensuring product quality, building strong relationships, rate negotiation, and supporting sustainable business growth—all while maintaining the highest standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Manage all aspects of residuals (byproducts) from 9 sawmills across the U.S. and B.C. Canada.
• Coordinate the purchase of hog fuel for Hampton boiler operations and assist with log yard cleanup as needed.
• Serve as the primary contact for all residual-related enquiries such as phone calls, texts, and emails in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with sawmill teams (plant managers, supervisors, boiler operators, maintenance staff) and external stakeholders (carriers, customers, vendors).
• Develop and execute plans to optimize profitability without disrupting sawmill operating schedules.
• Negotiate product pricing with customers and freight rates with carriers.
• Optimize freight rates where possible.
• Maintain compliance with Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification requirements in addition to European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) reporting.
• Monitor and analyze global market trends to inform pricing, inventory, and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide market updates, supply forecasts, and insights into operational disruptions or downtime.
• Ensure seamless logistics and scheduling for customer deliveries and mill pickups.
• Provide regular fiber updates and monitor customer concerns, product movements, demand trends, and product quality to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage financials related to residuals, including monthly reporting and annual…