General Manager - Fermanagh

Job Title – General Manager

Job Location – County Fermanagh

Salary – Based on experience

About the Company:

Our client based in Co. Fermanagh are currently recruiting for a General Manager to join their experience Team to lead the operations on their site.

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the General Manager carries full responsibility for Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving strategic and operational targets, driving technical excellence, improving reliability and efficiency, and developing people and systems across the site.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of all production equipment.
• Lead automation initiatives and implement advanced technologies to increase productivity.
• Oversee major capital projects including feasibility, specification, installation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and production to deliver world-class manufacturing performance.
• Promote a safety-first culture with rigorous adherence to procedures.
• Share best practice across departments and ensure compliance across all SHEQ areas.
• Manage performance against budget using KPIs.
• Drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement across operations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including forestry and sales to align operations with business goals.
• Implement lean techniques and technology-driven improvements.
• Lead capex planning and ensure timely delivery of high-value strategic projects.
• Analyse financial reports and ensure best-value procurement.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams.

Criteria:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related discipline) is essential.
• 5+ years’ experience leading large operations teams in heavy industry.
• Demonstrated leadership of automation, capex and process innovation projects.
• Lean/Six Sigma qualifications preferred.
• Technical expertise in manufacturing and engineering systems.
• Lean/CI programme leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills.

If you feel this is an opportunity that interests you, please contact Caolán for more information on 0283 089 8345.

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