Sawmill Manager
(Management & Executives)
Full Time
Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
NF McDonnell and Sons is a leader in the softwood timber industry providing quality products to both the domestic and export markets. Based in Mount Gambier and established in 1944 our company has always stayed true to its motto of "continual improvement is how we do business". Our sawmill boasts the most state of the art equipment and technology for processing small diameter sawlogs in Australia.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled professional, with strong leadership and system implementation skills, who has proven experience in the Timber Industry or similar Manufacturing Environment, to join the NF McDonnell & Sons team.
This position is responsible and accountable for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
• Contribute to the provision of a safe and efficient Sawmilling operation
• Conduct effective supervision of staff
• Ensure product quality standards are maintained at all times
• Contribute to the effective management of equipment
• Ensure technology is utilised in a way that improves decision making and productivity
• Contribute to the minimisation of downtime and continuous improvement
• Responsible for the financial management of all Sawmilling functions
• Actively contribute to a workplace culture where WH&S is given the highest priority in all activities
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and congenial working environment
Key Essential Competencies:
• Ability to set and communicate appropriate targets for operational staff and management.
• Ability to implement and analyse shift reporting systems that are timely, relevant, accurate, and demand accountability from all operational staff and management.
• High levels of flexibility, initiative and willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of communication skills including listening, verbal and written.
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities, plan and organise workloads, and achieve specified outcomes within a limited timeframe.
• Competent user of information and communication technology.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team situation.
• Ability to think analytically to identify problems and provide a solution.
• Ability to work without close supervision and recognising times when matters require referral to the Management Team.
This is a full-time position (subject to successfully completing a probation period) based on a 45-hour week Monday – Friday. Some out of hours' work may be required.
Compensation
Salary package is negotiable depending on qualification and experience.