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Operations Manager - Timber Manufacturing

Mitchell Maguire
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Irvine, North Ayrshire KA11 1HD, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Operations Manager - Timber Manufacturing is available, with a salary range of £50,000 to £60,000.
  • Candidates should have experience in operations management within the manufacturing sector, particularly in timber or construction-related fields.
  • The role involves overseeing a production team of approximately 60 staff and ensuring efficient manufacturing processes.
  • The ideal applicant will possess strong leadership skills, with lean manufacturing knowledge and relevant qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH being advantageous.
  • This role is located near Irvine and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Operations Manager - Timber Manufacturing

Job Title: Operations Manager - Timber Manufacturing

Job reference Number: 287187-9464-24201

Industry Sector: 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 Irvine

Remuneration: £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

The role of the Operations Manager - Timber Manufacturing will involve:

  • Operations Manager position overseeing the manufacturing and production line for a high end range of timber products
  • Manage and oversee the production personnel to achieve maximum production efficiency
  • Ensure that all orders are manufactured and despatched in a timely fashion
  • Ensure that all regulations, policies and health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times
  • Liaise with maintenance staff to ensure that plant machinery is fully operational and down time is a minimum
  • Identify areas of the production line that need improving to increase productivity
  • Provide regular feedback to the workforce around performance
  • Overseeing a production team of circa 60 with 3 direct reports

The ideal applicant will be an Operations Manager - Timber Manufacturing with:

  • Must have Operation Management experience within the manufacturing market sector
  • Ideally will be from a timber products or construction related background dealing with: timber, lumbar, material timber, saw milling, saw mill, decking, fencing, whitewoods, carcassing etc
  • Must be an excellent communicator and leader
  • Lean manufacturing skillset (5S), IOSH & NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous
  • 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: 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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