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Sawmill Supervisor (Chilco)

Idaho Forest Group


Job Location:

Athol, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sawmill Supervisor leads the team responsible for all operations in the log yard/merch sawmill and filing room ensuring efficient processing of raw materials while prioritizing safety quality and production standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules regulations and JSAs
  • Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment
  • Supervise daily safety quality production scheduling crew meetings lumber and log inventory
  • Proactive leadership that fosters teamwork and enhances IFG culture and standards including knowledge of IFG KPI and QMS (quality management system)
  • Work closely with other supervisors QC and maintenance to identify repair improvement opportunities and solutions
  • Partner with Department Manager to meet budget goals
  • Lead team to meet production tallies and sales needs
  • Conduct up-time analysis for continuous improvement
  • Train coach evaluate performance and counsel team members
  • Train assist and familiarize new hires with company work rules policies safety communication systems and teamwork
  • Actively address safety concerns through reporting incident investigation and risk management
  • Responsible for reviewing and approving employee timecards for payroll and recordkeeping purposes
  • Duties may vary by location

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficient computer skills Microsoft Word Excel Outlook.
    • Familiarity with manufacturing machinery and safety protocols.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve a common goal.
    • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
    • Problem-solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges creatively and effectively.
    • Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Examples include time management multitasking and production targets.
  • Must be willing to work nights or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test post-offer pre-employment physical and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • General understanding of OSHA requirements LOTO procedures and standard operating procedures
  • Experience with QC/QA programs and tools
  • Valid drivers license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Office Finance Corporate Mill Supervisory

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.

  • Bend at waist occasional
  • Twist upper body occasional
  • Stoop occasional
  • Lift above waist height occasional
  • Lift over 50 lbs. - rare
  • Repetitive use of hands constant for clerical duties
  • Stand/walk occasional
  • Sit frequent
  • Vision near and far correctable; depth perception
  • Hearing preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law.


Required Experience:

Manager