General Superintendent

At Collins, we're committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, that starts with responsible stewardship of our 370,000 acres of FSC-certified forestlands. We operate in Chester, California; Lakeview, Oregon; and Kane, Pennsylvania, producing softwood and hardwood lumber. Our Chester location also includes the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store.

Position Summary:

The General Superintendent oversees the daily operation of a Collins manufacturing facility while ensuring employee safety and the production of a quality product to support the Director of Softwood Lumber Operations. The General Superintendent position receives valuable developmental experience to prepare to become an Operations Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct the operations of the facility in alignment with Collins' operational initiatives.
• Oversee Quality Control functions for the facility.
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor, and equipment to meet profitability and production targets.
• Plan and implement changes to production systems and methods of working for increased productivity.
• Responsible for safety of employees through the creation and enforcement of appropriate safety policies and regulations and for leading employees to work injury-free/incident free.
• Foster a culture of quality and process improvement.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruit, hire, and manage supervisory staff in coordination with the Director of Softwood Lumber Operations.
• Responsible for performance management of direct reports in accordance with company values, objectives, and policies.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• High level of personal integrity and ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required;
• Minimum of ten years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Prior experience in sawmills or manufacturing required.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.

Salary DOE $120,000 - $140,000