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
