Sawmill Manager - Saw Doctoring & Technical Operations based in KZn paying up to R1 Million CTC
Emerging Search Consultants (Pty)Ltd · KwaZulu-Natal
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A leading forestry and timber-processing business is looking for an experienced Sawmill Manager with direct responsibility for managing Saw Doctors and the sawdoctoring function within a large sawmilling environment.
This role is aimed at a senior sawmilling professional who has managed Saw Doctors, sawshop personnel, production and technical teams . The successful candidate does not necessarily need to be a qualified Saw Doctor, but must understand sawdoctoring operations sufficiently to manage the function, enforce standards and work effectively with Production, Maintenance and Engineering.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Manage and lead Saw Doctors, Saw Filers, Sharpeners and associated technical staff .
- Take responsibility for the overall performance of the sawdoctoring function.
- Ensure saws, blades and cutting tools are available and correctly prepared for production.
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance and Engineering on saw performance, downtime and cutting quality.
- Manage staffing, performance, training, succession, leave and overtime.
- Drive technical discipline, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
- Monitor blade performance, recovery, quality and saw-related production losses.
- Ensure appropriate stock levels of saws, blades, tooling and consumables.
- Maintain strong safety, quality and operational standards.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Experience required
We are specifically looking for candidates with
- Strong sawmill management, production management or maintenance management experience.
- Proven experience managing Saw Doctors and a sawdoctoring function.
- Experience leading technical employees and supervisors.
- Good working knowledge of sawmilling equipment and sawdoctoring principles.
- Exposure to bandsaws, circular/TCT saws, chipper knives, planers and finger-joint tooling would be advantageous.
- Strong production, maintenance and troubleshooting capability.
- A relevant artisan trade or technical qualification would be advantageous.
You do not necessarily need to be a qualified Saw Doctor. The critical requirement is that you have managed Saw Doctors and understand how the sawdoctoring function supports production performance.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal. Candidates must be willing to relocate where required.
Remuneration
Up to R1,000,000 CTC per annum , depending on experience.
Package & Remuneration
R1000 000 CTC