Sawmill Superintendent

Sawmill Superintendent Opelika, AL Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite Relocation Available Sirius Staffing is seeking a proven, hands-on Sawmill Superintendent in Opelika, AL. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving safety, operational performance, and team development within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This opportunity is ideal for a structured, process-driven leader who thrives in managing people, improving reliability, and delivering results. The role offers strong visibility within the organization and long-term growth potential. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the sawmill department Serve as a role model for safety, quality, teamwork, and professional conduct Provide leadership, coaching, and development to supervisors and hourly employees Manage departmental performance related to cost, overtime, absenteeism, and employee effectiveness Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve reliability and maximize equipment availability at the lowest practical cost Ensure supervisors have the manpower, tools, and support needed to maintain dependable equipment performance Develop, implement, monitor, and report on systems related to personnel development, cost control, system design, and equipment availability Manage departmental costs aggressively while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency Communicate goals, expectations, and key performance metrics clearly across the team Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop a team Experience supervising larger teams, ideally 10–15 employees or more Strong mechanical and technical aptitude Excellent communication, conflict management, coaching, and problem-solving skills Strong organizational and leadership skills Detail-oriented and results-driven Financial planning and budgeting experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems Preferred Experience Experience in a sawmill, lumber, or wood products environment strongly preferred Military leadership background is a plus Candidates with a paper manufacturing background will not be considered Additional Information Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with most team members working 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Rotating on-call weekend responsibility, approximately 1 weekend per month This is a backfill position due to internal movement within the organization The Opelika operation is a lumber mill, and West Fraser’s public site lists Opelika among its lumber mill locations Relocation assistance is available, with preference for local to regional candidates Pre-Employment Requirements Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening Equal Opportunity Employer Sirius Staffing considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.