Production Manager (Forestry) ANZSCO 133511: Jobs & Visas

Production Manager (Forestry) ANZSCO Code 133511

A Production Manager Forestry is in charge of planning, coordinating and supervising forestry activities to enable efficient, sustainable and safe production of timber and other resources. They work in commercial forestry enterprises, plantations or forest product organisations managing the whole production process of planting and cultivating to harvest and process the product. They compromise between productivity and environmental responsibility and regulation. Production Managers come up with operational plans that involve the production goals, environmental policies and safety standards. They plan the activities, including site preparation, planting, thinning, harvesting and transportation and make sure they utilize the labour, machinery and materials to maximum use. One of the most important responsibilities is monitoring productivity, quality and costs, as managers have to be efficient, reducing waste and impact on the environment.

One of the major issues of the position is the oversight of forestry employees, contractors and machinery operators. The Production Managers act as leaders, do performance appraisals, and enforce safety culture and best practices with the workers. They also manage equipment and infrastructure services to minimise time lost, and they facilitate a smooth operation. Production Managers (Forestry) are in association with environmental experts, land managers and regulatory authorities with the objective of ensuring that forestry laws, sustainability and environmental management plans are adhered to. They observe the condition of forests, mitigate biosecurity threats and take steps towards conserving soil, water and biodiversity.

There must be proper record keeping and reporting, such as the monitoring of volumes of production, costs and operational performances. Managers use data to define opportunities for improvement, implementing new technologies and efficient production procedures. Success in this job requires strong leadership, organisational abilities and a good understanding of forestry operations. It is also important in making informed decisions during changes in climatic and market circumstances. Production Managers (Forestry) are crucial in presenting sustainable production of the forest. With proper planning, team leadership and management of the environment, they help to manage long-term resources, business performance and the responsible use of the forest assets.

Skill Level:	1
Alternative Tittle:	Forest Manager
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	133511

Production Manager (Forestry) Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include-

Bestow with other managers to set production quotas, to diagram extraction sites and to widen policies for the elimination of raw materials.
Assess the competence of production sites to determine the sufficiency of workers, equipment and technologies used, and create changes to the work agenda or tools when required.
Ensure safety regulations are met.
Oversee and examine operations in forestry, logging, mining, quarrying, or oil and gas operations or in services to logging, mining and oil and gas industries, or in commercial fishing.
Advise operational changes to senior management when essential to make sure that production quotas and procedures are met.
Hire workers and supervise the training needs of staff.
May direct secondary activities such as the construction of right-of-entry roads or temporary roads.
Determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans.
Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements.
Controlling the operation of the production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools.
Monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimise costs.
Informing other Managers about production matters.
Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment.
Directing research into production methods, and recommending and implementing initiatives.
Controlling the preparation of production records and reports.
Coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements.
Directing staff activities and monitoring their performance.