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As a Timber Merchandising Product Manager you'll contribute to the environment by producing one of the world's most sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.

You'll be working in an office in a manufacturing facility, managing the process of selling, producing and delivering structural timber components.

Role

Your role will vary according to the position, and you’ll usually have the flexibility to learn more about any area of interest, on the job.

Your working day could include:

• Problem solving


• Dealing with clients


• Taking orders


• Production scheduling


• People management

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for efficiently producing products to specification and establishing and maintaining client relationships.

Ideal Attributes

You’ll have good arithmetic and writing skills, excellent problem solving ability and enjoy working with people.

A high level of understanding and commitment to occupational health and safety is essential.

Qualifications

Typically, a Timber Product Manager has a trade qualification to Certificate IV level and has work experience in other jobs in the manufacturing process or building industry.

Employers in the forest and wood products industry are very supportive of ongoing training and skills development.

Employers

Potential employers are timber product manufacturers.