FOREST AND CERTIFICATION MANAGER Job Hiring in Africa for Gabon Wood Industries

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Job Vacancy: FOREST AND CERTIFICATION MANAGER
Employer/Company: Gabon Wood Industries
Job Location: Africa

Gabon Wood Industries is seeking an experienced Forest and Certification Manager to oversee forest management certification, chain-of-custody compliance, and related operational standards. The successful candidate will lead certification activities, coordinate audits, ensure compliance with FSC/SCS standards, and drive continuous improvements in productivity, quality, efficiency, and workplace safety. The position requires strong leadership, analytical and reporting skills, and proficiency in both English and French.

FOREST AND CERTIFICATION MANAGER

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in logging or sawmill operations.
• Experience in forest management, certification, chain-of-custody systems, or related forestry operations is an advantage.
• Strong leadership skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Proficient in both English and French, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
• Good reporting, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret certification requirements, operational procedures, and compliance standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative approach to work.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions when required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to lead, train, motivate, and develop employees.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety principles.

Responsibilities:

• Manage FSC/SCS forest management and chain-of-custody certification activities.
• Ensure continued compliance with applicable FSC standards, regulations, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate and prepare for internal and external forest certification audits.
• Serve as the key contact for certification bodies, auditors, management, and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor certification requirements and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead the forest certification department and effectively coordinate team activities.
• Improve departmental productivity, operational quality, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Develop, review, update, and maintain company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), procedures, checklists, and certification-related documentation.
• Monitor forest management and chain-of-custody processes to ensure proper implementation of established standards.
• Conduct employee training and support staff development on certification, compliance, quality, and safety requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across forest management and certification operations.
• Identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and areas requiring corrective or preventive action.
• Promote and maintain a strong workplace safety culture within the department.
• Maintain accurate certification records, audit documentation, procedures, and compliance reports.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports for management.
• Analyze operational and certification data and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure effective implementation of certification and compliance requirements.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Resume
• Certificate of Employment
• Diploma
• Passport Copy
• Training Certificates

Walk-in applicants are welcome to apply!
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