Mill Processing Manager - Planer, Kilns, Treatment (Management & Executives)

Full Time

  Goldbeck Recruiting Inc

  Bell Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Our client is a leading integrated forest products company in Australia and one of the largest producers of softwood lumber and structural building products. One of their major saw mills based out of Bell Bay Tasmania is in search of their mill processing manager/sawmill superintendent. This is a critical leadership position in the facility managing and developing the dry and planer mill/finish processing function, which covers majority of this mill’s operations. This role will have 3 supervisors as direct and 78 indirect reports which are almost half of the mill’s total workforce. 

The role provides a great opportunity to be a key member of a fast-growing, highly reputable company that attracts some of the most talented and experienced people in the industry. The role provides a great opportunity for further advancement. It is situated in the island state of Tasmania known for its picturesque environment, cool temperate refreshing climate and a lifestyle unsurpassed by many major cities in Australia. It offers convenience of modern cities with close proximity to cities like Launceston and Hobart while offering affordable housing and a more laid-back way of life. Our client will support in relocation and immigration sponsorship.
 

Responsibilities 

  • Leading, managing, developing the dry mill/finishing end processing function ensuring financial, production, quality, safety and cultural performance targets are achieved
  • Ensure employee compliance to safety and drive proactive OH&S reporting
  • Lead a team and promote a culture of excellence through goal setting, coaching, encouraging shared leadership with employees
  • Develop and supervise production plans and schedules ensuring KPIs/targets are achieved
  • Develop plans for continuous improvement and ensure continuous improvement in cost, quality, service, delivery, safety, risk and environmental
  • Ensure daily measurement and controls reporting to enable teams to clearly understand ongoing operational performance
  • Coordinate manufacturing process to meet all requirements, minimize rework, ensure quality
  • Proactive coordination and communication with all level of employees in the organization
  • Play and active role in implementation of the Mill’s business plan
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    Qualifications 

  • Dry Mill/Planer/Finishing End (planer, kilns, treatment) management experience
  • Technology, engineering, maintenance (electrical, mechanical, process control, optimization) background an asset
  • Sawmilling process, TPM exposure (short interval control) experience an asset
  • Proven people and process management experience
  • Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to product quality and adding value to customers
  • Compensation

    Salary Range: Depends on Experience

    Benefits: Relocation, Immigration Sponsorship