The Value Adding Mill (‘VAM’) Manager is responsible for the management of the value adding sections where products such as decking, flooring, panels and doors are produced. The VAM Manager will optimize workflow, operational costs, productivity and yield in the VAM.

The VAM Manager will be responsible for the human resource development as well as health, safety and environmental management of the VAM (including ISO14001, OSHAS18001 and FSC Certification)

Below are some of the specific responsibilities of the VAM Manager:
• Directing Production Staff Activities by managing approximately 40 members of staff in the VAM.
• Control productivity targets, yield indicators and progress against orders.
• Managing and overseeing Physical Production Budgets.
• Identifying and rectifying operational problems within the production units.
• Setting housekeeping and maintenance schedules for the production units.
• Liaise with the Engineering Department and advise on Maintenance Requirements

The VAM Manager will report to the Processing Manager of KVTC
Requirements for both positions
• Technical or Wood processing degree, ideally Bachelor in engineering.
• Hands-on person, flexible.
• Be computer literate and show a good understanding of process flows.
• Experience of working in the forestry industry and/or Industrial working environments.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a technical or production role in agribusiness.
• People management experience (managing large teams of labour).
• Willing to relocate to rural setting.
• The applicant must be fluent in English, reading and writing.

If you meet the requirements of the position above, please submit your application letter, CV and copies of references and certificates to:

The General Manager
Kilombero Valley Teak Company
P.O. Box 12452
Dar es Salaam

Or

Email to: kvtc@kvtc-tz.com

Only short listed applicants will be invited for interviews.

Deadline for submission is 6th of November 2015