Responsibilities

People and Safety


Promote and drive a culture of Zero Harm
Effective people management and communication skills
Keeping employees motivated to perform their duties to the best of their abilities.
Assuring that the safety awareness is at a high level on a daily basis.
Managing workplace safety
Managing safe behaviour
Ensure that the correct PPE is always worn.
Conduct toolbox talks weekly.
Ensure that machines and guards are in a good condition and safe to work on.
Assure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
Provide training where necessary


Production:


Assure production planning is done.
Setting and achieving daily production targets.
Continuously look for ways to improve productivity.
Do the order planning.
Manage the nightshift through Supervisors and Team leaders.
Keep overtime to a minimum.
Discipline employees where necessary and chair hearings.
Manage breakdowns.
Manage the manufacturing plant, yard as well as Kilns & Boilers.


Stock Management


Assuring accurate record keeping.
Assure stacking rules are followed, and that stock is safely stored
Manage all moving equipment.
Assure trucks are accurately and timeously dispatched.
Responsible for the monthly stock take.
Assure a FIFO (First In First Out) system is followed at all times.
Assure that the hardstands are in a good condition.


Recovery & Quality:


Assure that material received from the Wetmill is according to specification.
Assure machines are set up and that hourly quality samples are taken.
Assure that quality control measures are in place.
Keep waste to the minimum.
Always look for ways to increase recovery.


Cost


Assure that the budget is not exceeded.
Manage the usage of consumables.
Manage repair and maintenance cost on machinery and buildings.


Operational Excellence:


Continuously look for ways to reduce cost and be more productive.
Document learnings and improve on SOP’s


Qualifications


B-tech degree in Wood Technology, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified advantageous


Experience


10 Years Production Management experience in a sawmill or similar environment.