General Manager

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the timber manufacturing sector seeks a General Manager to oversee operations, budging, and continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in the manufacturing field, a strong engineering focus, and leadership skills. The role also offers a relocation package for candidates willing to move to Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years management experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong engineering focus preferred.
• Qualifications: IOSH & NEBOSH are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sawmilling operations and budget responsibilities.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques and improvement initiatives.
• Lead a production plant with around 220 staff.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Leadership

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Job Title: General Manager – Timber Manufacturing

Job reference Number: 596926-3953-24215

Industry Sector: General Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, Production Line, Manufacturing Manager, Timber Products, Construction Products, Construction, Timber, Carcassing Timber, Pallet and Packaging Material Timber, Canadian Lumbar, Machined Whitewoods, Saw Milling, Saw Mill, Decking, Fencing Timber

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Location: Northern Ireland (will offer a relocation package)

Remuneration: competitive negotiable salary & comprehensive benefits package

The role of the General Manager – Timber Manufacturing will involve:

• General Manager position managing all sawmilling operations
• Full responsibility for Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) activities
• Contribute towards the achievement of the company’s strategic and operational targets and overall business aim
• Develop and manage budgets which incorporate all cost centres under area of responsibility and contribute to budget preparation and standardisation across the business
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, implementing lean manufacturing techniques and other efficiency initiatives
• Liaise with all teams to ensure the most effective use of resources to deliver agreed budgeted production
• Overseeing a production plant of circa 220 staff with circa 10 direct reports

The ideal applicant will be a General Manager – Timber Manufacturing with:

• Must have 5+ years management experience in a production / manufacturing environment role
• Ideally have a strong engineering focus to your position
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field would be highly advantageous
• Lean manufacturing skillset (5S), IOSH & NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous
• Must be an excellent communicator and leader
• IT literate and familiar with manufacturing software
• Proactive, motivated, and highly organised

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom