Site Supervisor – Firewood Production

Position Title: Site Supervisor – Firewood Production
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager / Production Manager

Position Summary

The Site Supervisor oversees daily operations of the firewood production site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality processing of firewood products. This role includes coordinating staff, managing equipment, maintaining production targets, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Operations Management

• Oversee all firewood processing activities including cutting, splitting, seasoning, stacking, and packaging.
• Plan and coordinate workflow to meet production quotas and delivery schedules.
• Monitor product quality to ensure proper sizing, moisture content, and consistency.

2. Staff Supervision

• Assign tasks and supervise production crew workers, equipment operators, and yard laborers.
• Train staff in equipment use, safety procedures, and production standards.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback, coaching, or corrective actions as needed.

3. Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure proper use, inspection, and maintenance of chainsaws, splitters, processors, conveyors, loaders, and other machinery.
• Report equipment issues and coordinate repairs or scheduled servicing.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce workplace health and safety policies, including PPE use and safe handling of tools and machinery.
• Conduct safety briefings and maintain up-to-date safety records.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, such as proper wood storage, waste handling, and site cleanliness.

5. Inventory & Materials Management

• Track log and firewood inventory levels, monitor moisture content, and maintain accurate production logs.
• Coordinate deliveries of raw logs and shipments of finished firewood with logistics teams.
• Maintain organized storage areas for equipment, tools, and finished product.

6. Administration & Reporting

• Prepare daily/weekly production reports.
• Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and operational budgeting.
• Communicate operational needs and concerns to management.

Skills & Qualifications Essential

• Experience in forestry, firewood production, sawmill operations, or general industrial supervision.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Knowledge of chainsaw operation, firewood processing equipment, and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Understanding of workplace safety standards (e.g., OSHA or local equivalents).
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., skid steer, loader, tractor.

Preferred

• Certifications such as chainsaw safety, first aid/CPR, or heavy-equipment operation.
• Experience with moisture meters and firewood production tracking software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in outdoor environments year-round (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials (up to 50–75 lbs).
• Ability to safely operate and work around machinery and loud equipment.
• A personal two-wheeler is required for material purchasing, site errands, and other work-related duties.
• Valid driving license mandatory.
• Travel allowance/fuel reimbursement provided (if applicable) if it is used only for operational purpose.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person