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Manager Trainee

Smyrna, NYOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$20–$25 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Forestry
  • flexible schedule
  • outdoor environment

Nice to have

  • cost reduction project
  • increase production project

Role summary

Baillie Lumber Co. is seeking a Manager Trainee for its Smyrna, NY location and other New York-based facilities. This role involves learning various jobs within a hardwood lumber concentration yard, including kiln operations, lumber grading, and facility operations under the Yard Manager. The program aims to develop future managers for the company's growth. Responsibilities include assisting the Kiln Operator, learning lumber grading, occasional travel with sales or buyers, and working on cost reduction or production increase projects. A Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a related field is required, along with the ability to work a flexible, year-round outdoor schedule.

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

Manager Trainee Job Summary

Baillie Lumber Co. has as opening for a Manager Trainee at our Smyrna, NY location as well as for our other New York based locations.

This location is a concentration yard responsible for manufacturing hardwood lumber. The position would consist of working and learning several different jobs around the facility. Baillie has utilized our trainee program over the last 40 years as our greatest talent pipeline, and as the company continues to grow, more and more managers are needed across the country.

Manager Trainee Job Responsibilities:

  • Working with Kiln Operator learning kiln schedule and assisting him on his day to day routine
  • Learning how to grade hardwood lumber
  • Occasionally traveling with a salesman or buyers to be exposed to where our lumber comes from and goes to
  • Working on a project that either reduces cost or increases production at the facility
  • Working directly with the Yard Manager to learn the daily operations of the facility, and his day to day task

Manager Trainee Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Forestry, or a related field
  • Ability to work a long, flexible schedule in a year-round outdoor environment

Manager Trainee Pay & Benefits:

  • Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Salary: $20 - $25/hour
  • Yearly Bonus
  • Full Plan of Benefits Includes a Company Matched 401k

Learn more about what it's like to work for us! http://www.baillie.com/work-for-baillie

  • The advertised pay range represents what Baillie Lumber Co. believes and anticipates paying for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be compensated at the top of the range for a position as candidates must possess experience and qualifications that far exceed the requirements.*
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