General Manager – Timber Manufacturing

Mitchell Maguire; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks a General Manager – Timber Manufacturing to oversee all sawmilling operations in Enniskillen. The ideal candidate will have over five years of management experience, an engineering background, and a proven record of implementing lean manufacturing techniques. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to lead a sizable team within a vibrant manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years management experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Must be proactive, motivated, and highly organized.
• Strong engineering focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sawmilling operations.
• Develop and manage budgets across all cost centres.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

General Manager – Timber Manufacturing

Job Title: General Manager – Timber Manufacturing

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

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: Commutable to Enniskillen (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 haver 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

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction jobs, construction vacancies and specification positions within: General 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

Job Info

Job Title:

General Manager – Timber Manufacturing

Company:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

Posted:

Jul 22nd 2025

Closes:

Aug 22nd 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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