The Hook
Are you a production leader who understands that a flawless timber frame structure starts long before the CNC machine ever touches the wood? Do you want to step away from the chaotic volume-driven mills and manage a specialized, quality-first sawmill operation? If you have a passion for optimizing log resources, orchestrating seamless production schedules, and leading a team that transforms raw timber into the structural art our sister company depends on, this isn’t just your next job—it’s your career path.
Who We Are
We are a premier sawmill operation and the direct sister facility to Daizen Joinery. Located in the scenic BC interior, we provide the high-quality, specialized timber fiber required for the high-end timber frame market across North America. Quality is our number one priority. Our multicultural team of young and experienced professionals welcomes everyone, as we seek out and encourage diversity of thought and experience. We see opportunities and advancement in our differences, as these enrich our culture.
Why Join Our Crew?
We aren’t just a facility; we are a tight-knit team that operates like a family. We look out for each other, celebrate our wins together, and take pride in what we build.
- A Real Career Pathway: This isn't a dead-end desk job. We actively invest in you, offering the chance to manage a critical piece of the supply chain for elite architectural projects, level up your operations skills, and build a lifelong career.
- The Ultimate Workspace: Enjoy the perfect balance of working in the scenic BC interior, managing a focused and safety-first saw line, and collaborating closely with our high-tech Daizen timber frame facility.
- Top-Tier Rewards: We offer competitive wages tailored to your experience and a great benefits package (including premium extended health) to ensure you and your future are taken care of.
What the Role Is
This is not standard, high-volume commodity milling. Our work revolves around custom, high-end timber optimization. As the Sawmill Manager, your core mission is to keep the saw line strategically fed and running smoothly. You will take ownership of the log resource from the yard to the blade, ensuring our sister company's exacting standards and tight lead times are met without compromise.
What You’ll Do:
- Feed the Line & Optimize Resources: Oversee log yard inventory, working closely with procurement and team members to properly allocate and sort the right log resources into the saw line for maximum recovery and quality.
- Master the Schedule: Keep track of production schedules, lead times, and custom cutting lists to ensure Daizen’s high-end projects are never left waiting for fiber.
- Maintain Operational Excellence: Keep equipment running at peak performance by coordinating preventative maintenance, managing equipment uptime, and troubleshooting mechanical/operational bottlenecks.
- Lead and Support the Team: Directly supervise, mentor, and work alongside mill team members, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and mutual respect.
- Quality & Flow Control: Monitor lumber grading, dimensions, and moisture requirements to guarantee the output perfectly matches the high standards of bespoke timber framing.
What We Are Looking For:
- A Passion for Precision: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory or management experience within a sawmill or wood manufacturing environment (experience with custom cutting or timber sizing is a huge asset).
- A Strategic Mind: Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to track schedules, manage lead times, and handle logistics smoothly under tight deadlines.
- Mechanical & Operational Aptitude: A strong understanding of sawmill machinery, maintenance scheduling, and how to safely optimize equipment uptime.
- A Team Mindset: A proactive leader who thrives in a diverse, collaborative, and multicultural environment where clear, respectful communication between the yard, the mill floor, and management is paramount.
How to Apply
If you are ready to elevate your operations career and join a team that feels like family, we want to hear from you.
Please add the slogan, “Daizen Joinery – Timber Frame professionals” in the subject line of your application.
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
