Operations Manager

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.

Position Summary:

The Operations Manager has the responsibility to manage the daily operations of a Collins lumber manufacturing facility and a co-located 5-megawatt cogeneration plant. This position plans and executes strategies to ensure the safe and effective operation of the facility, the production of a quality product, and the long-term financial viability of the operation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct the operations of the facility in alignment with Collins' core values and operational initiatives.
• Foster an injury free safety culture and maintain effective safety management systems to ensure accountability and a safe physical plant.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of annual budgets and process improvement plans.
• Facilitate the achievement of profitability, production, environmental, and operational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with resources team to optimize log procurement for the facility.
• Optimize product mix and sales realization in coordination with lumber sales team.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor on process improvement solutions and capital investments to support long-term operational success.
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor, and equipment to meet profitability and production targets.
• Foster a culture of quality and process improvement.
• Identify and utilize key performance indicators to facilitate effective performance monitoring, decision-making, and action.
• 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.
• 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.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing practices and equipment.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; master's degree preferred.
• Prefer a minimum of eight to ten years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Prior experience in sawmills or manufacturing required.

Salary $125,000-$160,000 DOE