Sawmill Superintendent

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.