Planer Mill Operations Superintendent

Direct Staffing Inc

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Grifton, NC, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Manufacturing 

Planer Mill Operations Superintendent

Grifton North Carolina 

 

Exp 1-2 yrs

Degree Bachelors

Relo

Bonus

 

Job Description

 

This position is a key member of the lumber leadership team with accountability for lumber finishing and shipping team safety and operating results. 

 

The leader selected will be accountable for team safety, operational excellence, value delivery, cost management, environmental compliance, training and development, and employee relations. 

 

About our Wood Products Business

We manufacture and sell an innovative collection of proven structural framing materials to the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, and also provide seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. This team moves fast, works smart and never stops pushing to be and stay number one in the industry.

 

Requirements:

B.S./B.A or advanced degree in Engineering, Forestry, Business or Wood Products related field or equivalent experience

Desire to develop towards higher levels of responsibility within by relocating as needed for career advancement

Demonstrated safety leadership within a manufacturing environment

Customer focused approach

Ability to lead and empower work teams 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven employee relations skills 

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to plan, organize, manage work assignments and analyze results.

Prior lumber leadership experience highly preferred

Requirements:

B.S./B.A or advanced degree in Engineering, Forestry, Business or Wood Products related field or equivalent experience

Desire to develop towards higher levels of responsibility within by relocating as needed for career advancement

Demonstrated safety leadership within a manufacturing environment

Customer focused approach

Ability to lead and empower work teams 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven employee relations skills 

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to plan, organize, manage work assignments and analyze results.

Prior lumber leadership experience highly preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc


About this role

Summary

Lead lumber finishing and shipping teams, ensure safety, operational excellence, and employee relations.

Job title

Planer Mill Operations Superintendent

Experience level

1-2 years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Grifton, NC, US; relocation required; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

safety leadershipteam leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationplanning

Preferred skills

lumber leadershipemployee relations

Specializations

lumbersafetyleadershipoperationswood products
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grifton, NC, USA

On-site City