Saw Mill Manager – White River, Mpumalanga
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
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 saw milling 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
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