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. |
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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
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Compensation
Salary Range: Depends on ExperienceBenefits: Relocation, Immigration Sponsorship