Sawmill Superintendent

The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Sawmill Superintendent or Production Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a substantial timber manufacturing operation?
 
We are seeking an experienced Sawmill Superintendent to join one of Papua New Guinea's most established manufacturing organisations, based in Bulolo, Morobe Province.
 
Offering a salary up to $180,000 AUD plus a comprehensive expatriate package, this is a senior, hands-on operational leadership position with responsibility across the company's sawmill, planing mill, timber treatment facilities and kilns.
 
The successful candidate will lead production teams, drive consistent quality and output, develop local capability and ensure operations are delivered safely and efficiently.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead sawmill, planing mill, treatment plant and kiln operations
• Manage production teams to achieve quality, output and delivery targets
• Provide strong, disciplined and visible leadership across the operation
• Manage production processes, materials and stock movements
• Ensure finished timber products meet required quality standards
• Manage consumables including saw blades, planer knives, treatment chemicals, packing and strapping materials
• Monitor operational equipment across the sawmill and planing mill
• Drive workplace safety and compliance
• Provide hands-on training, mentoring and development of employees
• Identify and implement operational and workplace improvements
• Work collaboratively as part of the company's senior management team

About You
We are looking for someone who has built their career within sawmilling and timber processing and understands the practical realities of running a productive manufacturing operation.
 
You will ideally bring:

• Significant experience within the sawmill and timber industry
• At least 5 years' experience at a senior operational or supervisory level
• Strong knowledge of sawmill and planing mill operations
• Experience with timber treatment plants and kiln operations
• Demonstrated production and people-management capability
• Strong workplace health and safety knowledge
• Experience improving production processes, quality and operational performance
• The ability to train, mentor and develop employees
• A practical, hands-on leadership style
• The ability to manage multiple production priorities in a demanding environment

Previous experience working in a remote, regional or developing-country environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
 
The successful candidate will receive up to $180,000 AUD salary + comprehensive expatriate benefits The expatriate package includes relocation and associated benefits to support living and working in Papua New Guinea.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sawmilling professional who enjoys being close to the operation and wants genuine ownership of production, people, quality and performance.
 
Apply now for a confidential discussion about the position, organisation and expatriate package.