Senior Vice President of Operations

The Senior Vice President of Operations will lead and optimize all aspects of Rosboro’s engineered wood product operations, including production, supply chain, safety, and quality. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring operational excellence in engineered wood products such as lam stock and glulam beams. The SVP will drive continuous improvement in efficiency, sustainability, and workforce development to strengthen Rosboro’s position as an industry leader.

This position is a critical executive leadership role, directly shaping the future of Rosboro’s operations and its contribution to the engineered wood products industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide overall operational leadership for Rosboro’s engineered wood product facilities, including lam stock, and glulam production lines.
• Develop and execute strategies that increase production efficiency, optimize yield, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship in alignment with OSHA, EPA, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with supply chain stakeholders including timber procurement, sawmill operations, kiln operations, and inventory management to maximize profitability in the production of engineered wood products.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate with R&D, sales, and marketing teams to align production capabilities with evolving market trends in wood construction.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to ensure quality, reliability, and on-time delivery.
• Mentor, coach, and develop plant managers, superintendents, and operations leaders to strengthen organizational capability.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
• Drive long-term capital planning and investment in equipment, technology, and infrastructure.

Required Skills and knowledge.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Forestry, Wood Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Commensurate experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with significant exposure to engineered wood products, lumber, pulp & paper, or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in wood product manufacturing processes, production optimization, and quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental compliance specific to wood products manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading multi-site operations, driving cost efficiency, and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to inspire and engage teams at all levels.

Preferred Skills and knowledge.

• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with advanced automation and process control systems in wood product manufacturing.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational excellence with long-term strategic growth.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and building cross-functional alignment.
• Commitment to sustainability and responsible forest product manufacturing practices.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive base Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical insurance (90% company-paid for full-time employee and family coverage)
• Dental and Vision insurance (90% company-paid for full-time employee and family coverage)
• HRA reimbursement
• 401(k) company match of 100% up to 6% of your pay
• Company funded Profit Share contribution to your 401k annually
• Generous vacation plan available immediately.
• 40 hours of Sick leave
• 9 company-paid holidays plus 16 hours of floating holiday accrual per year
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses
• Life and AD&D insurance equal to 2x your annual earnings (100% company-paid)
• Long-Term Disability insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-Term Disability insurance (100% company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% company-paid)
• Years of Service Bonus for employees employed 5 years or more.
• Free Willamalane All-Access Membership

Experienced leaders ready to make an impact with an industry-leading company are encouraged to submit their resume at www.rosboro.com/careers   

Rosboro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.