Harvesting Supervisor, Stutterheim

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Harvesting Supervisor for a permanent role based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape.

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a forestry environment
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage and must be fluent in Xhosa
• Must be organized and systematic and able to use initiative
• Must be willing to work additional hours as and when required
• Required skill set; Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Expenses, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity

• Supervise production staff / ensure that they adhere to production procedures & production targets met
• 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/checklists and they 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, and correct colour code and numbering system
• 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 operators and safety personnel are certified at all times