Sean Sneyd

Experience

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  Masonite Africa Ltd

  Dec 2007 - now

  Masonite  Plantation Manager (Greytown Plantation)  January 2013 – Present  Manager – Shaun HendersonResponsibilities:• Forestry Management• All silviculture, environment and harvesting practices:o Harvesting and Extractiono Liaison with transport (long haul)o Site preparationo Weed controlo Planting and tendingo Fire prevention and fire fightingo Maintenance of roads o Keeping conservation areas cleano Keeping up with FSC and NOSA health, environment and safety standardso Committee member of the Umvoti Fire Protection Association (UFPA)o Committee member of the Anti-Timber Theft committee• Actively pursue a sales target of 75000 tons per annum of wattle and gum to Masonite, SAPPI Saiccor ,DWC, UCL & TTP• Control and co-ordinate all order confirmations• Take full operational and administrative responsibility for monthly timber supplies being delivered in accordance with mill order and/or other supply agreements• Manage Harvesting and Extraction/Transport for approximately 6000 tons of pulpwood per month• Ensure close liaison with relevant staff regarding the road movement of timber to serve Masonite, SAPPI Saiccor, DWC & TTP• Management of labour and contractors• Preparation of yearly budgets and Annual Planned Operations (APOs)• Logistics Management (Rail and road transportation)• Management of Workshop and Mechanical Staff• Health & Safety• NOSA & FSC Audits• Microforest Computer Program (Forestry Management Tool)• Community Relations (including Fire Responsibility Talks/ Arson Investigation) Show less

  • Plantation Manager

    Jan 2013 - now

  • Forester

    Dec 2007 - Dec 2012