Harvesting Supervisor

Nestled in the heart of the Southern North Island, rich in history and culture, the Manawatu region has a lot going for it as a location to live and work.  With affordable housing, a strong sense of community, easy access to the great outdoors and a stone’s throw from big city utilities, this location is on the rise.

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Ernslaw has forests right across this region and we are looking to grow the talent in our team to help us strengthen our business. To help us on this journey, we are looking for an experienced Harvesting Supervisor to manage our operations in the Titoki forest, ideally being located in or near Dannevirke. Key responsibilities in this role are:

·        Building positive, long-term working partnerships with contractors who are aligned with our values

·        Supporting a strong culture of H&Sand environmental performance and ownership

·        Delivering agreed production targets ensuring quality standards are met & value recovery is maximised

·        Working with crews and Ernslaw engineering and planning team to maximise mechanisation in an efficient and environmentally responsible way

·        Providing input into harvesting improvements by actively connecting with colleagues across our regions and working on innovation projects

·        Contribute to the adaptation and implementation of operational management practices to address risk posed by severe weather

·        Identifying and solving operational problems in a supportive team environment

·        Knowing your numbers and being able to make informed and timely decisions

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Our region has an annual harvesting programme of ~700,000 tonnes and our operations have fully mechanised capability.  We have a mix of terrain and conditions, so knowledge of different harvesting configurations is important for this role, along with a good understanding of the health & safety and environmental compliance requirements.

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This role will suit individuals who are confident in their own ability, deliver results, communicate effectively, enjoy working as part of a team and are focused on continuous improvement.

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Ernslaw offer attractive pay and benefits such as full health insurance for self & family, life insurance, private use of vehicle, professional development, relocation support and flexible work options.

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If you want to have a chat about this opportunity, please call Shane Boustead on 027 438 9532or for a position description contact careers@ernslaw.co.nz.  Applications should be emailed to careers@ernslaw.co.nz with a current CV and cover letter by 5pm on Friday 20^thSeptember.

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