A specialist timber manufacturing company has an excellent opportunity for an Operations Manager to join the organisation.

The organisation has an excellent reputation for producing quality products and works with some of the largest construction clients within the UK & Ireland.

Due to expansion, a senior opportunity for an Operations Manager exists to be based within the Co. Antrim region.

Working closely with the senior management team of Factory Manager, Estimating Manager and Contracts Manager, your key objective is help the company deliver growth, whilst maintaining quality workmanship.

• Oversee the generation of quotations to required deadlines in the required volumes and at agreed margins.
• Control and report on quote bank, order bank and conversion rates.
• Control the conversion of orders into manufacturing schedules and effective procurement of materials, ensuring raw materials arrive in a timely fashion, so as not to impede workflow through the factory.
• Manage liaison with sites where onsite measurement before production is required.
• Ensure timely dispatch and invoicing of finished goods to meet customer schedules.
• Oversee day to day operations and report on and ensure output (£ and volume) and quality targets are met.
• Continuously reduce costs and/or improve efficiency of the process.
• Develop cost effective plans to debottleneck and improve the process workflow.
• Develop a strategic plan to relocate the business to larger premises in 3 to 5 years with a seamless transition.
• Ensure employees are productive and develop as individuals and are aligned with the business strategy.
• Oversee recruitment and training of new employees in order to meet increasing volumes.
• Capable of developing strategic plans with a financial budgets to support.
• Ability to develop capital and expense proposals to improve output or reduce costs.
• Knowledge of cash flow and debtor control.
• Carry out annual review of procurement to ensure value for money is being achieved.

This role would suit an experienced construction professional with joinery industry experience, that can effectively manage and develop a team and business.

A generous salary & remuneration package will be tailored to the individual, with excellent opportunity for future progression within this firm.

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Michelle Doran at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

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