[Hiring] General Manager, Southern Operations @Interfor

Role Description

When you join our team as a General Manager, Southern Operations, you will be accountable for setting operational strategy and building high performance leadership teams across their assigned mills. The role is responsible for the profitability and financial performance of those mills, leading a strong safety culture, and ensures environmental compliance at every site, holding mill leaders accountable for results.

The successful candidate does not need to be based out of our Peachtree City Office and instead can be based at one of our operations. This role will be required to travel to mills within our Southern Operations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of results in a Mill Manager role or overseeing multiple facilities.
• Minimum 10-15 years of multi-department supervisory experience within the wood products industry.
• Post-secondary education in Wood Products, Business, Operations, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of lumber manufacturing business including equipment, processes, products, optimization.
• Proven track record in leadership and driving a cultural shift on safety, environmental, business improvement, continuous improvement, and performance management.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude is considered an asset.
• Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, using data, operating metrics and technology to identify problems, set priorities and drive improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with mill teams and senior leadership.
• Build credibility with Mill Managers and work effectively across multiple sites and departments (procurement, HR, finance, sales, etc).
• Organize and manage multiple priorities, projects, follow-ups and commitments across the region, with a detail and results orientation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, resourcefulness and self-reliance.
• Flexibility to respond to continually changing business conditions, with experience in change management.
• Ability to travel regularly to the mills within the region.

Requirements

• Deliver strong financial results by setting clear targets and continuously improving margin, cost and productivity across all mills.
• Build a top-tier operating team by investing in the development, training and mentorship of Mill Managers and their leadership teams.
• Set the standard for safety and environmental performance, fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance across every mill.
• Establish and sustain clear quality and production standards across all mills, ensuring consistent, best-in-class operating performance.
• Lead capital allocation across the region, supporting mills in planning discretionary capital spending, prioritizing investments, and ensuring major projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Build strong partnerships with procurement, HR, finance and sales to ensure mill decisions are aligned with the priorities of the wider business.
• Represent Southern Operations in executive discussions, providing senior leaders with clear, timely insight into regional performance, risks and opportunities.
• Model behavior consistent with Interfor’s Core Values and building value Promise.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Short-Term Incentive Bonus.
• Paid Vacation.
• 401(k) Matching.
• Employee Share Purchase Program Matching.
• Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Coverage.
• Relocation Assistance if needed.

Company Description

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com.