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Harvesting Supervisor

Harvesting Supervisor

Staff Solutions RecruitmentStutterheim, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Responsibilities :

  • 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.
  • 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 operators and safety personnel are certified at all times.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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