General Manager

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in timber manufacturing is seeking a General Manager to oversee all operations in Northern Ireland. This role involves managing a team of 220 staff, ensuring safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience and a strong engineering background, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years management experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong engineering focus preferred.
• Lean manufacturing skills (5S), IOSH & NEBOSH qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sawmilling operations and ensure SHEQ activities.
• Develop and manage budgets for production.
• Encourage continuous improvement and implement efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Proactive

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

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General Manager – Timber Manufacturing

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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Construction

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