To support the implementation of the new Tactical Planning Process to provide high-quality tactical and operational planning through providing support to the Business Area Units (BAUs).
Terms & ConditionsReports to: Estates Process Manager
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Location: Kilkenny (or by agreement)
ResponsibilitiesPlanning & Support • Ensure the verification of harvest blocks to agreed timeframes and standards.
• Co-ordinate the completion of tasks required for the new tactical planning process including management of field visits and data capture, map generation and quality checking.
• Support the BAU resource team with the allocation process including the tracking of HB/HU verification and collaborating with other processes e.g. ecology team, to ensure they are reviewing and entering their requirements.
• Drive the provision of quality inputs to the new tactical planning process through for example collection of inventory updates.
• Ensure Felling Licence conditions are reflected in operational plans:
For environmental conditions and if required organise site assessments (blue/red sites) and reports e.g. EO Reports, Archaeology, Bioclass etc.For timing conditions and upload & update LRM with these conditions.For any unusual conditions or non-standard conditions and flag to relevant process.Operations • Support the BAU Resource team with site pack creation to comply with Forest Certification Standards, Corporate Governance, Standard Operating Procedures, Codes of Practice and Forest Service Guidelines.
• Support the development and full utilisation of new and existing technologies and new business processes.
People, Leadership, Organisation and Culture • Develop strong collaboration with the forest planning teams and BAU Resource managers to support tactical planning.
• Promote an attitude of simplification to reduce complexity.
• Actively promote and prioritise a safe working environment for our people, our contractors and customers in the forest estate.
• Act as a visible role model for the Group's values.
• Drive for Results: The drive to exceed goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with an ability to actively listen and negotiate in a demanding environment.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with staff, contractors and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and addressing them promptly by working on own initiative.
• Attention to Detail: Good ability to deliver accurate and timely data and information.
• Organised: A highly organised individual that can prioritise and execute several operational initiatives.
• Execution Excellence: The capacity to reduce complexity and increase efficiency and simplification in our business processes.
Desired Professional/Technical Competencies• Education and Experience: Forestry or similar based equivalent degree or experience working in an operations or forestry role.
• Technical Knowledge: Experience in use, or aptitude to learn, data management in LRM and field data capture applications. Ability to train others and share technical knowledge.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge and experience to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory and silvicultural standards.
Our Company ValuesRespectEmpowermentOutward LookingResponsibleApplicationsClosing date for applications is 4pm, Wednesday 25 September 2024. Please submit your cv to ******
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