General Manager (Timber Frame Manufacturing)

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Troon
Salary
50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
24 Aug 2020
Closes
21 Sep 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
General Manager (Timber Frame Manufacturing)

Euro Executive Recruitment has been retained to recruit a General Manager for a leading manufacturing company in the UK & Ireland. The successful candidate will be based in their South Ayrshire facility where they manufacture timber frame homes.

Role:

Reporting to the Head of Timber Frame, this person 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. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of timber frame and/or roof trusses with a proven track record in good manufacturing practice and lean principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* To ensure the plant meets its customer quality, service and safety goals through effective management of site.

* To lead and manage the operations of the production department and support functions;

* Establish strong working relationships with all departments ensuring a cohesive approach to delivery of budgeted metrics and other key performance indicators;

* Manage, direct and lead project teams established to develop and implement strategic change within the plant;

* Ownership for product procurement and stock contract;

* Ensure the site uptime is maximised through preventative maintenance programme.

* Maintain a safe working environment;

* Ensure that all procedures relating to any aspect of product manufacture are fully implemented and adhered to, in line with customer and regulatory expectations;

* Ensure that the material delivery and returns are in line with good manufacturing practice standards;

* Ensure that there are adequate resources available for each shift based on the production schedule and that appropriate control is exercised on overtime spend and other production costs;

* Ensure continual compliance with the policies relating to personnel, quality, engineering and safety;

* Recommend / implement improvements to standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement in production and safety;

Essential Skills and Experience:

* 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 multi task.

* Good Numeracy and Literacy Skills.

* Customer Service Focused.

* Passionate about meeting both Customer and Company expectations.

* IT literate.

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal