The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.
The Baillie Group, a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Yard Manager to oversee daily operations at our Superior Hardwoods location in Montezuma, IN. This individual will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of yard operations, including lumber receiving, handling, stacking, drying, grading, inventory management, packaging, and shipping.
The Yard Manager will provide hands-on leadership to a large team of employees, ensuring that production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer demands are consistently met. This role requires a strong operational leader who can effectively manage people, equipment, and workflow while adapting to changing production schedules and business needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing a sizable team in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to drive productivity while maintaining a safe and efficient operation.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a large-scale hardwood lumber operation.
- Work with an established, growing organization with a strong industry reputation.
- Be part of a team-focused environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily yard operations, ensuring efficient workflow from lumber receiving and production through drying, grading, inventory, packaging, and shipping.
- Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for a large team of yard personnel, including supervisors, equipment operators, kiln and boiler operators, graders, and material handlers.
- Establish and monitor daily operational goals and performance metrics related to productivity, quality, equipment uptime, inventory accuracy, and shipping efficiency.
- Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet changing production demands and customer requirements.
- Work closely with plant management, sawmill operations, sales, shipping, maintenance, and administrative personnel to ensure smooth coordination across departments.
- Monitor lumber inventory, material movement, and product flow to maximize efficiency and minimize delays, damage, and waste.
- Maintain and enforce quality control procedures throughout the yard, ensuring lumber is handled, stored, dried, graded, and shipped according to established standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring employees follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
- Identify operational challenges and implement improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
- Ensure equipment and facility needs are communicated and coordinated with maintenance personnel.
- Develop, coach, and hold employees accountable while fostering teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.
- Adjust operational plans and priorities in response to changing production schedules, inventory levels, equipment availability, and shipping demands.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience managing a team of 10 or more employees in an industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large team in a fast-paced operation.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to unexpected operational changes.
- Experience monitoring production goals, performance metrics, and operational efficiencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with inventory management or ERP systems preferred.
- Ability to maintain an active, hands-on presence throughout the facility, including standing and walking for extended periods.
Particular preference for candidates with:
- Experience in hardwood lumber manufacturing, drying, grading, distribution, or yard operations.
- Knowledge of hardwood lumber products, grading standards, and material handling equipment.
- Hardwood lumber grading certification or NHLA-related experience.
- Experience with SAP or other manufacturing and inventory management systems.
- Experience managing multiple operational departments or supervisors.
- Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, team-oriented leader who takes ownership of daily operations and understands how to balance employee performance, production demands, quality standards, and customer expectations. This individual should thrive in a high-volume manufacturing environment and have the leadership skills to keep a large hardwood lumber yard operating safely, efficiently, and productively.
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