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Saw Mill Manager – White River, Mpumalanga - Rneg + Benefits - Potential Profit Share Our Client is looking for an experienced Mill Manager to lead and optimise a sawmill operation. Grade 12 \/ Matric BTech \/ National Diploma Wood Technology \/ BSc Wood Science or equivalent 8–10 years’ experience in a sawmill\/manufacturing production environment Minimum 5 years’ senior management\/supervisory experience Proven Wet Mill & Dry Mill knowledge\/experience Strong knowledge of sawmilling processes, log breakdown, recovery & production optimisation Strong people-management and leadership skills Mechanical & electrical knowledge of sawmill machinery Experience with planned\/preventative maintenance Strong financial, cost-management and analytical skills Knowledge of OHS Act, SANS\/SABS quality standards advantageous Advanced MS Office skills Valid Driver’s Licence 🎯 Key Responsibilities: Lead the complete sawmill operation from log intake to finished product Drive production, recovery, quality, efficiency and cost targets Optimise log breakdown and maximise recovery\/yield Manage budgets, cost per m³ and operational performance Drive preventative maintenance and minimise downtime Lead, develop and motivate management and operational teams Ensure OHS, environmental and quality compliance Drive continuous improvement and plant optimisation 📊 Key KPIs: Recovery | Production Volume | Efficiency | Cost\/m³ | Plant Availability | Downtime | Quality | Safety | Labour Productivity | Budget
