Sawmill Operations Leader — Timber & Poles

Farm Manager SA

Vryheid

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced Production Manager for our sawmill and treatment operations in KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee daily production targets, manage log intake, sawing schedules, and product mix across timber lines, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role leads a 15-person team, focusing on cost control, safety, maintenance, and on-time delivery, while developing staff and upholding environmental standards.

Qualifications

Agricultural background required; diploma/degree advantageous.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in related fields.
Experience in timber, nursery or sawmill is preferred.
Hands-on leadership with staff motivation and safety focus.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily sawmill production and meet targets (400 to 1000 m³/month).
Manage log intake, sawing schedules and product mix across lines.
Coordinate CCA gum pole treatment and maintain quality standards.
Lead production team of 15, including scheduling, performance & training.
Monitor costs, yields, wastage; ensure health and safety compliance.
Maintain equipment maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
Ensure environmental, safety and industry regulations are followed.
Track stock levels, production output and dispatch against orders.

Skills

Agricultural background

Staff motivation

Leadership

Maintenance orientation

Communication skills

Education

Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The role leads a 15-person team, focusing on cost control, safety, maintenance, and on-time delivery, while developing staff and upholding environmental standards.

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