Assistant Dry Mill Manager - Nelspruit, South Africa - RAKKGALAKANE RECRUITMENT

RAKKGALAKANE RECRUITMENT
RAKKGALAKANE RECRUITMENT
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Nelspruit, South Africa

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Assistant Dry Mill Manager (Boilers/Kilns), Nelspruit, Rneg + Ben

  • Grade 12
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Diploma in Wood Technology and/or similar tertiary qualification (e.g. BTech (Wood Tech), National Diploma (Wood Technology), BSc (Wood Technology)

  • Minimum 23 years' experience as foreman/supervisor in sawmill environment with contactable references;
  • Fluency in
    English as official business language (reading / writing / speaking) (additional language/s advantageous);
  • Computer literate, i.e. MS Excel & Word advantageous;
  • Must be
    prepared to work shifts and/or overtime from time to time;
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Good knowledge of wood drying practices and controls;:


  • Knowledge of SANS Standards Advantageous (a.o. Structural Board Grading);
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Knowledge of OHS Act.

Responsibilities:

Assist in
planning, coordination, and control of production processes in the Dry Mill;
Assist in ensuring the products are produced efficiently at the right costs and level of quality.


Market mix management.

Assist in
decisions on how best to use the dry mill's workforce and equipment to meet production goals -

Assist in managing the Dry Mill staff, including Kiln, Boiler and Stacking Departments

Assist in maintaining sound industrial relations with subordinates, peers and superiors, working particularly closely with the Dry Mill Manager and Technical Manager;

Ensuring the kiln equipment is working within specifications, safely and efficiently;

Identifying and resolving kiln issues and notifying management of causes when identified;
Assist with ensuring
quality control measures are met, e.g. Graders are grading accurately and sampling is done on the structural dimensions of the lumber processed;
Assist in ensuring that daily production figures/downtimes etcetera are captured/submitted to the relative administration staff;
Assist in adhering and enforcing all safety rules and regulations as stipulated by company procedures and relevant legislation;

Maintaining optimal performance of the Boilers, Kilns and Stacking on site;
Assist with stock takes when required;
Exposure to
Planned Maintenance Systems beneficial;
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