Manufacturing Operations Manager - Timber Frame Leader

Excellent career development opportunity with the leading name in Timber Frame manufacturing

Do you have experience with timber frames or roof trusses?

Do you have strong experience within manufacturing operations and are looking for your next challenge?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Role Info:

Manufacturing Operations Manager
Irvine, Scotland
Competitive Market Salary
Plus Complete Benefits Package Including Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Retail Discounts and More
Full Time - Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Values / Culture: Committed to Service, Motivated, Open to Change, Challenge Limits, Support Development, Passionate about Achievement, Positive
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

Your Background / Skills: Timber Frame Manufacturing. Modular Build. Construction, Team Leadership. Product Procurement. Customer Quality. Manufacturing Ops Management. Plant Manager/Operation Manager/ Contracts Manager of a Timber Frame business

About us:

Founded in 1913 in we have been manufacturing high-quality timber products and is now the premier name in the Irish and UK timber processing industry. Through our 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.

With over 100 people on our team, we specialise in the manufacture, supply and installation of Timber Frame Homes and Engineered Roof Trusses to the construction industry and also to one-off self builders.

From the moment the first Timber Frame home came off the production line, we have steadily increased our presence in the market and now hold a strong reputation within the industry for our quality of workmanship and product and professional service to clients.

The Manufacturing Operations Manager Opportunity:

As Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will be required to manage and coordinate the activities of manufacturing personnel to achieve production metrics including throughput, changeover times, minimising downtime and driving ongoing improvement, while optimising the manufacturing process for increased productivity.

Reporting to the Head of Timber Frame, you will be required to ensure that all orders are manufactured and despatched in a timely fashion and to ensure that all operational, administration, H & S and business controls are adhered to.

About you:

+ Timber Frame and roof truss experience is an advantage
+ 5 Years' experience operating at a similar level within a manufacturing facility
+ Ability to engage with a design team to ensure manufacturing is optimised and on time delivery achieved
+ Ability to engage and motivate production teams
+ Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment to support our customer
+ Ability to multitask
+ Good Numeracy & Literacy Skills
+ Customer Service Focused
+ Passionate about meeting both Customer and Company expectations
+ IT literate
+ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team.

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