Wood Yard Manager

National Salvage & Service Corporation

Wood Yard Manager overseeing daily operations at wood processing facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Leading production teams and ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Wood Yard Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the wood processing facility, including production management, employee leadership, quality assurance, financial oversight, and operational efficiency.
Lead, develop, and manage production teams while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Direct daily production operations and personnel scheduling.
Oversee budgeting, cost control, capital expenditures, and financial performance.
Ensure product quality consistently meets established standards.
Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and coordinate repairs or maintenance as necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, processing, railroad, or related industrial environments.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and operational reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
Knowledge of quality assurance practices and process improvement methodologies.
Basic mechanical troubleshooting and operational equipment knowledge preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off Scheduling
Reasonably Flexible Work Schedule
Career Advancement Opportunities
Comprehensive Wellness Program with 1:1 Wellness Coaching
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability Coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingfinancial oversightquality assurancemechanical troubleshootingprocess improvement methodologiesproduction managementoperational efficiencyemployee leadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillstime-managementleadershipteam motivationcollaborationdetail-oriented

Certifications

Bachelors degreeMasters degree