Senior Mill Manager/Processing Manager

SUMMARY:
SENIOR MILL MANAGER/PROCESSING MANAGER 
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Our client is seeking a dynamic, strategic leader to drive excellence at their Timber Mill. The following requirements are non-negotiable:

• Diploma/Degree/ B.Tech (Forestry, Wood, Ops Management)
• TIMBER/WOOD industry (non-negotiable)
• 7+ years in a senior strategic leadership role
• 5 yrs exp in Mill Operations Management 
• Strong data interpretation skills
• Skilled in graded export sawntimber production
• Experienced in continuous improvement & digital transformation

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree/ B.Tech (Forestry, Wood, Ops Management, Production)
• TIMBER/WOOD industry (non-negotiable)
• 7+ years in a senior strategic leadership role
• 5 years within Mill Operations Management
• Strong data interpretation skills
• Skilled in graded export sawntimber production

• Managing budgets.
• Managing CAPEX projects with ROI tracking.
• Good commercial with solid understanding of cost drivers
• Working knowledge of TOC (Theory of Constraints), Lean, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Leading and managing diverse teams with interdependencies.
• Skilled in change management.
• Working knowledge in continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation capability.
• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable operational plans and measurable performance outcomes.
• Proven mentoring and coaching ability to build team competence and succession depth.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and performance.
• Must be able to maximise efficiencies.
• Manage machine uptime.
• Maximise the effectiveness of the plant and people.
• A passion for people development and building inclusive, high-performance teams.
• The ability to collaborate across departments and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence in using digital tools and data to drive improvement.
• Resilience and decisiveness in complex and high-pressure environments.