Sawmill – Production Manager (Dry mills) Nelspruit, Rneg + Ben

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POSITION INFO:

Sawmill – Production Manager (Dry mills) Nelspruit, Rneg + Ben

• Grade 12
• B.Tech (Wood Tech), National Diploma (Wood Technology), BSc (Wood Technology)
• Minimum of 5 – 10 Years experience in sawmill dry mill production Environment
• Must be prepared to work shifts and/or overtime from time to time.
• Good knowledge of wood drying practices and controls.
• Knowledge of SANS Standards Advantageous (i.e., Structural Board Grading).
• Knowledge of OHS Act.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Dry Mill from Destacking Section through to Dispatch (Minimum 5 – 10 Years)
• Advanced knowledge of
  • Production of Dry Mills
  • Planning
  • Production processes
• Ensure production/productivity targets are met –
  • Finger-joint
  • Planer operations
• Manage the Dispatch loading plan
• Interact/advise with Dry Mill Manager (& Wet Mill Manager as needed) on production planning to ensure that loading schedule is successfully implemented
• Interact with HODs to maximise value and volume recovery throughout the Dry Mill production process
• Interact with Maintenance Manager & Responsible Dry Mill Fitter to ensure that all PM schedules are applied/up to date
• Ensure effective planning of the Dry Mill in line with production orders to meet monthly targets
• Manage operating / transport expenditures to be within budget
• Capex projects (Amount of CAPEX)
• Assist in efficient management of Dry Mill production planning