Timber & Forestry E News Issue 306

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Women play a leading and busy role in future path of forest industry

Industry asks for federal muscle and funding in the May Budget

TCA restructure: ‘busy on all fronts’

Build it right, says new Master Builders survey

Building trends connect with Frame

Forest products industry has potential to be a national leader in manufacturing

Industries welcome new truck law, claim $12.4bn in economic benefits

Blueprint shows way forward for SA forest sector

Reform to reduce red tape overdue in trucking sector

Hoo足Hoo on track for special kids

Forestry investment series attracts host of high calibre global speakers

New engineered triple log system tracks utilisation of waste timber

New Zealand forest owners reaping benefits of China’s demand for logs

Forestry key to growth in PNG as business embraces sustainability

Forest industry takes high profile at major agricultural conference

Global Watch: forest protection is now up in the clouds

Timberlink plans $100m biomass plant in wake of Tarpeena upgrade

Forest certification doesn’t help domestic timber sales in China

Outlander aspires to give worry足free, no足frills motoring for SUV aspirants

TPT Forests Limited is one of New Zealand’s leading exporters providing a unique channel to markets throughout Asia. TPT specialises in all aspects of log and lumber sales, marketing, shipping, port operations, supply chain planning and financial management; and has a unique business model and culture extending from its Mt Maunganui Head Office abroad to Australia, USA, China, South Korea and India.

As a result of continued growth, TPT is seeking a highly motivated professional to join the team and take operational responsibility for the performance of TPT’s New Zealand port operations.

Fundamental responsibilities for this role include; coordinating and managing the performance of the log marshalling, bio­security and stevedoring operations throughout New Zealand. As part of this role you will work with contracted key service providers to meet port and vessel loading objectives while ensuring health and safety, costs, efficiency and productivity meet industry best practice. First class management of internal and external Environmental, Health and Safety programs are crucial to the success of this role.

Key Skills & Attributes Required for this Role: ­ Proven interpersonal and effective communication skills ­ To be a self starter while having the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team ­ High attention to detail with a strong emphasis on accuracy ­ Proficient in the improvement of systems and processes ­ Previous Health & Safety management experience (ideally Level 2+) ­ Professionalism, integrity, determination and a positive outlook ­ Previous Industry experience considered; Forestry, Logistics, Manufacturing or Processing, Warehousing and Transport TPT Forests have continued to develop from its inception in 1997 and the dedicated team are committed to the ongoing growth, success and results of the organisation.

This position offers a diverse range of tasks with a strategic, operational and analytical focus for an ambitious individual looking for a career opportunity. You will need to be flexible to travel and work out of hours to meet the demands of this role.

Partnership, Performance, Integrity and Professionalism – if these qualities mirror yours and you meet the criteria above, then this opportunity is worth pursuing. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant. Please email your CV to be considered: