White River Sawmills: Broiler and Kilns Foreman (Wet Mill) Job 2024
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Sector: Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing: 12.04.2024
Suitable External candidates are invited to apply for the foloowing position at a Sawmill in Mpumalanga (Please note these foremen positions are SAWMILLING SPECIFIC Junior positions and are NOT engineering/mining related)
– Proof of grade 12 school- and other qualification/s required;
– Supervisor’s Certificate/similar qualification/s e.g. Diploma in Wood Technology and/or relevant “on-the-job” training beneficial;
– Proven sawmilling experience with references essential minimum 3 years’ experience and 2 years’ supervisory experience;
– Fluency in English beneficial (Reading, writing and speaking)
- Good knowledge of wood drying practices and controls;
- Knowledge of Kiln & Boiler control systems;
- Knowledge of SANS Standards Advantageous (Structural Board Grading);
- Knowledge of OHS Act;
- Computer literate, i.e. MS Excel & Word advantageous;
- Exposure to Planned Maintenance Systems;
- Elementary Mechanical and/or Electrical knowledge would be advantageous;
- Good communication and interpretative skills;
- Self-motivated, hardworking individual that can work in a team;
- Ability to analyze, plan, schedule and troubleshoot
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude;
- Must be prepared to work shifts and/or overtime;
- Managing all Kiln and Boiler activities;
- Managing Kiln and Boiler staff requirements, including coaching;
- Maintaining optimal performance of the boiler and kilns on site.
- Working closely with the Wet Mill Manager and Technical Manager;
- Maintain production throughput and quality standards for the above sections;
- Maintaining safety standards and housekeeping practices;
- Ensuring the kiln equipment is working within specifications, safely and efficiently;
- Ensuring quality control measures are met;
- Identifying and resolving kiln issues and notifying management of causes when identified;
- Monitoring status of equipment and consumables;
- Leading and managing a relatively large team, including planning and allocating duties to different employees as well as discipline and development of employees.
EE/AA Candidates will enjoy preference, although all applications will be considered. (Suitably qualified and experienced African females are encouraged to apply.)
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