Production & Operations Manager

Sawmilling Directory • Other • Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 2w ago

Production & Operations Manager – Dry mill (GG Timbers)

Job Vacancy: Production and Operations Manager – Dry mill (Timber manufacturing industry)

Company Overview:

Established in 1994, GG Timbers began as a humble sole proprietorship and has since evolved into a distinguished supplier of high-quality timber and related products, serving consumer and wholesale markets across Southern Africa. Located in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, we take pride in our access to sustainably managed local forests, ensuring a steady supply of premium raw materials. We expertly process SA pine and various other timbers into a diverse array of mouldings, tailored for the timber frame and construction industries.

Job Summary:

This role will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process as a whole. Ensuring that the team works safely and efficiently to ensure optimised production. You will supervise and direct the personnel responsible for every stage of production to ensure production of high quality and cost-effective timber mouldings. This will also involve planning and organising production and ensuring the availability of necessary material, equipment, and people resources required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will have hands-on experience in the set-up, operation, maintenance, and repair of a 6 head moulder and other woodworking machinery.
You will be responsible for general maintenance and repair of machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
You will be responsible for implementing periodic quality inspections to ensure customer expectations are being achieved, and that the products meet our internal specification/ tolerance levels.
You will have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
You will be responsible for recruitment of new employees as well as training and development of our workforce.

Minimum Requirements to qualify for this position:

Grade 12
Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
Minimum of 5 – 10 Years experience in sawmill dry mill production environment.
Good knowledge and hands-on experience of set-up, operation, and maintenance of 6 Head Moulder and other woodworking machinery.
Good technical skills, including mechanical and electrical.

Advantageous:

Related Tertiary Qualification
Experience in sharpening of planer blades and profile cutters.

As Production Manager, you will be competent in analysis, assessment, and measurement. You will also have proven supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment. You will have the ability to manage the entire operation and solve problems on your own.

Salary and Benefits: Market related and negotiable

Closing date for applications: 31 December 2024
(Should you not receive any communication within 14 days after closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful).

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