Timber Harvesting Supervisor

Profile Personnel; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Supervisor in Stutterheim to oversee production in a forestry environment. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of supervisory experience, strong communication skills in Xhosa, and a commitment to quality control. Responsibilities include staff supervision, equipment maintenance, and production monitoring. Apply with a certified copy of your ID and qualifications to be considered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a forestry environment.
• Must be able to speak and communicate effectively in Xhosa.
• Organized and systematic in the performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Record daily production performance and report accordingly.
• Ensure timely maintenance of equipment under your control.
• Quality control of logs and processing.
• Recruit, select and train employees.

Skills

Supervision

Coaching

Managing Processes

Process Improvement

Tracking Expenses

Production Planning

Dealing with Complexity

Education

Matric Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be in possession of a Matric Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a forestry environment.
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
• Must be able to speak and communicate effectively in Xhosa.
• Must be willing to work additional hours as and when required.
• Should be able to promote effective team spirit by good leadership.
• Must be organized and systematic in the performance of duties.
• Must use initiative and be able to find novel ways to deal with challenges.
• Should have good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Required skill set; Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Expenses, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Supervise production staff under your supervision and ensure that they adhere to production procedures and that production targets are achieved.
• Record daily production performance schedule and report to the relevant people.
• Supervise the use of company property and equipment under your control.
• Ensure that all equipment have logbooks and checklists and that these are completed as per the company standard.
• Ensure the timely maintenance of company equipment under your control.
• Quality control:
• Ensure the correct log lengths optimisation is achieved.
• Ensure that the correct colour code and numbering system is used.
• Ensure correct processing is done for each log.
• Assist in production procedures when required, i.e.: log marking, operating machines, etc.
• Accurate completion of staff time sheets on a weekly basis.
• Apply corrective disciplinary procedures, fairly and in a progressive manner
• Monitor and report buffer stock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning before 9am.
• Monitor the age of timber stacks and report if timber is 3 weeks or older.
• Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to by the team under your supervision.
• Operate machinery when required.
• Ensure back-up operators are trained and ready at all times.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.
• Ensure operatorsand safety personnel are certified at all times.

Note: Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.