Newcastle: GM – Sawmilling and Farming

Key responsibilities Sawmill operations Full oversight of all sawmill operations, from log intake to final product output Drive production efficiency, quality, safety, and cost control Track, measure, and report all production outputs accurately Ensure operational discipline, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement Commercial integration Ensure clear alignment between sawmill output and the commercial side of the wider business Provide accurate, timely production data to support sales, forecasting, and planning Work closely with commercial leadership to maximize value and profitability Farm operations leadership Direct line management of farm managers Set direction and guide operations across: Beef production Macadamia orchards Forestry Ensure coherent planning, performance tracking, and disciplined execution across all farming units Leadership & accountability Build a strong, accountable management team Set clear priorities, targets, and operating rhythms Own budgets, performance outcomes, and delivery against plan Experience & profile Senior operations leadership experience (industrial, agricultural, forestry, or similar) Strong commercial mindset with a solid grasp of numbers and performance metrics Proven ability to lead managers and run multi-operation businesses Practical, decisive, and comfortable taking ownership Skills: Plant performance, Operational Deliveries, Commercial Management, Team building and leadership, Production and performance management