Throughout our 62-year history, we have undergone various changes, including rebranding, new ownership, and ongoing improvements. However, our dedication to quality and efficiency continues to guide our operations as a leading entity in timber manufacturing.
We are now seeking an experienced professional to lead one of the largest sawmill and timber manufacturing operations in the UK and Ireland.
Relocation Support Offered
Role Info:
Plant Manager (In house title)
Enniskillen, NI
Competitive Market Salary
Plus Benefits
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Full Time - Permanent
Values: Committed to Service, Motivated, Open to Change, Challenge Limits, Support Development, Passionate about Achievement
Company: Supply & Installation of Timber Frame Homes and Engineered Roof Trusses to the domestic construction industry
Sustainability: Responsible sourcing of wood - we ensure that the vast majority of the logs that we process are sourced from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests
Pedigree / Awards: Ernst & Young Ireland Industry Entrepreneur award 2010 // Ruban d’Honneur in the European Business Award 2013 // Softwood Trader of the Year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
About us:
Founded in 1913, we have been manufacturing high-quality timber products and are now the premier name in the Irish and UK timber processing industry. Through plants in Longford and Fermoy, and Windymains Timber and Troon in Scotland, we supply both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood, and fencing industries.
Over the past five years, €70 million has been invested across the Group through capital investment projects. As the group prepares for continued growth and investment in the UK and Ireland, we are now seeking to appoint a Plant Manager for our Sawmilling site in Enniskillen.
We are one of the largest sawmilling sites in the UK and Ireland, employing over 200 staff directly within the sawmilling operations.
Our site has a history of continuous investment with several significant projects currently underway to increase capacity and automation. It is an exciting time for a Plant Manager to lead the sawmilling business through this next stage of growth.
The Plant Manager Role:
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you will lead the Enniskillen Sawmilling operations. You will carry the full responsibility for all Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) on the Enniskillen sawmilling site.
You will be expected to contribute towards the achievement of the company’s strategic and operational targets and overall business aim, whilst ensuring reliability and consistency of operation through the development of people, plant, and process.
As Plant Manager, you will be a champion for the site and ensure that the business is seen as a positive contributor to the local economy and community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safety, Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ)
* Production
* Process, Technology and Continuous Improvement
* New Projects / Capital Development
* Financial Control
* Leadership
* Training and Development
* Developing Brand and Reputation with Suppliers
About you:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading Operations teams in a senior leadership role
* Proven track record in heavy industry operations and manufacturing
* Proven brand leader
* Manufacturing / Operations / Business degree or relevant equivalent qualification
* Lean qualification or knowledge gained through experience
* Strong personal credibility with the ability to build trusted relationships
* Able to lead and sponsor a lean / CI programme site wide
* Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, communication and influencing skills
* Exceptional judgement and demonstrated ability to make sound decisions
* Driven by results and understands how to prioritise time, resources and people
* Driven to exceed goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance
* Capacity to reduce complexity and increase efficiency in processes to maximise outcome/return
* Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to make presentations and capable of persuading all levels of the business
* Proficient in IT, software packages and systems
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team.
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