Sawmill – Production Manager (Dry Mills) Nelspruit, Rneg Ben

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