Waylon Wright

Lumber Inspector and Production Manager with 15+ years of experience in hardwood manufacturing, kiln-dry operations, and NHLA grading. Skilled in grading Green and KD lumber, managing production lines, operating forklifts and mill equipment, and ensuring accurate tallies using industry-standard software. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management with a concentration in Global Marketing, graduating December 2028.

Currently advancing professional qualifications through college coursework and industry certifications, including Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001 safety standards.

Contract Grader — Lumber Inspector - Self Employed

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Specialty grades, Walnut, R&Q, Cypress, Calico Hickory

Manager / Lumber Inspector - Bryant Church Hardwoods

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Managed KD production and consistently met production goals.
• Graded KD and Green lumber.
• Used e-limbs handheld to grade and tally Green lumber.

Manager / Lumber Inspector - Cairo Dry Kilns

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed and verified tallies for kiln-dried lumber.
• Graded KD and Green lumber.
• Used Tally Express to ensure accurate tallies.

General Manager / Lumber Inspector - PJ Clark - Cadiz, KY

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed KD production and met daily and weekly production targets.
• Graded KD and Green lumber.
• Utilized e-limbs handheld for grading and tallying.

Manager / Lumber Inspector - Atlanta Hardwoods - Clarksville, TN

(2016-01 - 2021-12)

• Managed KD production line operations.
• Graded KD and Green lumber.
• Operated forklift for unloading trucks and dipping Green lumber.
• Worked with AutoLog, Lucidyne, and Z-Tech systems to ensure proper KD manufacturing.
• Operated stacker for Green lumber processing.

Molder / Extruder Operator - AFCO - Olive Branch, MS

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

• Set up and operated industrial molder and extruder equipment for precise product shaping.
• Broke down machinery for full cleaning, including removing dies, clearing buildup, and reassembling components.
• Replaced screws, drive motors, and other critical machine parts to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Performed tear-downs and deep cleans of dies to ensure consistent product quality.
• Monitored chilled water tanks and cooling systems to maintain proper operating temperatures.
• Conducted routine equipment inspections to reduce downtime and prevent mechanical failures.
• Supported production flow by coordinating material movement and machine output.

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership & Global Marketing - Purdue Global (2028-12)