Sawmill – Production Manager

4 months ago


Nelspruit, South Africa RAKKGALAKANE RECRUITMENT Full time

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


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