Job Title:  Log Yard Manager, McDermott, OH Stavemill

Job Description:   Log Yard Manager position is an integral part of the Speyside Management team. The Log Yard Manager reports directly to the Stave Mill Supervisor and the Western Region Procurement Supervisor. The Log Yard Manager is responsible for the procurement, grading and tagging of white oak stave logs; receiving tagged logs purchased by our buyers on the road; and maintaining an organized log yard. This position requires an individual to be able to work independently and in a team environment; have a strong work ethic and be a self-starter. The successful candidate shall have strong managerial or supervisory experience; demonstrated excellent communication skills both written and verbal; and excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running an effective gate log program consisting of grading, pricing, and properly tagging white oak logs capable of being manufactured into bourbon barrel staves.
• Properly receiving and inventory of transfer loads.
• Inventory management and control of logs purchased to be used in production and will be responsible for maintaining target inventories to ensure that wood will be available based on the production needs of the mill.
• Provide quality control of log purchases, ensuring that Speyside buys the highest quality white oak for use in its manufacture of bourbon barrels.
• Developing positive, long-term personal relationships with local loggers in order to procure quality logs for the stave mill.
• Assure that all safety procedures are met and maintained and personally promote and encourage a safe working environment for themselves, their coworkers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Develop positive personal relationships with other members of the Speyside Management team and work closely with the Western Region Procurement Manager to ensure that the necessary inventory of logs is maintained to ensure production goals can be met or exceeded on a daily basis.
• Strive to optimize the overall log yard layout to achieve both maximum utilization and volume efficiency of the log yard in order to minimize log yard costs.
• Effectively organize high log volume inventories and control log flow from purchase to consumption.
• Ensure log yard operations comply with all federal, state and local environmental rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

Education:  AA or BS in forestry preferred.

Experience:  A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience managing a log yard and/or buying logs. 

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:  The Log Yard Manager should have knowledge of timber and wood products industries.  Have familiarity or competency in the use of inventory management software. Be a certified Loader and Knuckle boom Operator (desirable).

Travel Required:  5%

Hours:  45 - 50 hours per week depending on production schedules and the needs of the business.

Salary:   Negotiable and commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; 8 paid holidays; PTO and 401k plan.

Position Open:  Until Filled

How to Apply:  Qualified and interested candidates should send resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration to: dbrock@speysidebci.com.  Please reference Log Yard Manager in the subject line.

Job Title:  Log Buyer

Job Location:  This position will primarily supply raw materials to our Millboro, VA sawmill and will be responsible for a procurement area covering Central VA with travel to surrounding states possible and frequent at times depending on company needs.

Job Description:   This position is an integral part of the Speyside Management team.   This position reports directly to the Eastern Region Procurement Supervisor in the procurement of white oak wood material to be used in the production of bourbon barrels.  This position requires an individual to be able to work independently and in a team environment. The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic.  Travel required. 

Key Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the evaluation and purchasing of white oak logs that will be manufactured into bourbon barrel staves which involves but not limited to evaluating, scaling, grading, purchasing, properly tagging, and arranging the hauling of material purchased.

This procurement position will be responsible for meeting annual purchase goals to ensure that log inventory will be available based on the production needs of the mill.  The successful candidate is responsible for quality control, ensuring that Speyside buys the highest quality white oak for its manufacture of bourbon barrels.

The candidate will manage all day-to-day administrative activities related to purchasing.

The candidate will be responsible for developing positive, long-term personal relationships with all potential raw material suppliers within the procurement area. 

The candidate will be responsible for assuring that all safety procedures are met and maintained and must personally promote and encourage a safe working environment for themselves, their coworkers, suppliers, and contractors

Qualifications:

Education:  AA or BS in forestry preferred.

Experience:  3 years preferred with consideration of entry level for the right candidate.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:  Candidate should have strong analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills and both strong written and oral communication skills.  Candidate must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  The successful candidate must have the ability to manage bills, invoices and check writing responsibilities. The successful candidate must be capable of working overtime and traveling overnight if needed.  The candidate must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once.

Hours:  40 to 50 hours per week depending on the season and occasional overtime as business dictates.

Salary:   Negotiable and commensurate with experience, Speyside offers a full benefits package including health insurance and 401k plan.  Company vehicle and cell phone stipend.

Position Open Until Filled. 

Start Date:  Immediate

How to Apply:  Qualified and interested candidates should send resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration to: dbrock@speysidebci.com.  Please reference Log Buyer in the subject line.  Please include references from prior log buyer positions.

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.