We’re not going to sugarcoat this. You’ve got big shoes to fill, in fact, make those massive. For the past 40 years our current Plant Manager, Andrew, has nurtured the range of sustainable produces bearing the Balcas Timber name and has been a leading figure in helping to grow the business to annual revenue of £143 Million.
And whilst over the past 62 years the business may have subtly rebranded, undergone new ownership and benefited from continuous improvement, today as a leading player in Timber manufacturing it’s still our commitment to quality and efficiency that informs all that we do.
This is where you come in.
Ready to take charge of one the UK’s biggest sawmill & timber manufacturing operations in the UK and Ireland? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Role Info:
Manufacturing Operations Manager (Internally – Plant Manager)
Enniskillen, NI
Competitive Market Salary
Plus Benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Full Time – Permanent
Values / Culture: Innovative, Creative, Passionate, Agile, Engaging, Relaxed & Welcoming
Company: Founded 1962 – One of the largest sawmills in the UK and Ireland
Part Glennon Brothers Group
(350 in the company) 900 Group Wide
Sustainability: 100% of our raw materials come from sustainably managed forests. This means that the forests are managed and certified for continuity of forest growth, and bio-diversity improvement and management. Balcas generates all of its own energy; it is a major provider of renewable fuel for heat; and, its timber products for building lock up O2 for many decades. The use of world leading computer optimising technology, and constant energy use minimisation helps the continuous drive to eliminate waste
Your Background / Skills: Plant Operations, Team Leadership, Supplier Relations, Manufacturing Operations. Engineering / Manufacturing / Business Educated or Equivalent
About us:
Balcas is one of the largest sawmilling sites in the UK and Ireland, employing over 200 staff directly within the sawmilling operations.
The Balcas 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 join Balcas and lead the sawmilling business through this next stage of growth.
Since 2021 Balcas Timber has been under the ownership of the Glennon Brothers. Founded in 1913 in Glennon Brothers has been manufacturing high-quality timber products and is now the premier name in the Irish and UK timber processing industry. Through Glennon Brothers 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, Glennon Brothers is now seeking to appoint a Plant Manager for the Balcas Sawmilling site in Enniskillen.
The Plant Manager Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, this is an exciting opportunity for you to 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.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Cover Monitoring and Managing…
+ 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
+ Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations / Business degree or relevant equivalent qualification
+ Lean qualification or knowledge gained through experience
+ Able to build trusted relationships
+ Able to lead and sponsor a lean / CI programme site wide
+ Driven by results and understands how to prioritise time, resources and people
+ Proven ability to lead and develop people
+ Excellent verbal and written skills
+ Proficient in IT, software packages and systems
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Management Team.
Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include:
Manufacturing Operations Manager, Factory Manager, Head of Manufacturing, Manufacturing General Manager.
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