Harvesting Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Forestry Sector is looking to employ a Harvesting Supervisor to join their dynamic team in Stutterheim.

POSITION INFO:
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.

• 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.