Brightwork is delighted to be working with a family-run timber business with over 180 years of experience & 25 sites across the UK. Our clients were pioneers in bringing strength-graded British structural timber to the UK construction industry, and with a significant expansion plan, we are supporting them in finding the talent that will take them into the next phase of major development and beyond, driving greener strategic objectives. A competitive salary and fantastic benefits package are available for the perfect candidate. Standard hours are 07:00 to 16:30 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday, although flexibility at a management level is expected. Priorities will focus on health and safety, operational output, quality and efficiency across your areas of responsibility. A strong communicator and a key advocate for engagement with internal stakeholders, the workforce and external suppliers and customers is essential. You must be agile in an ever-changing environment. The standard hours of the role will be 07:00 to 16:30 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday. In line with senior positions, we expect there to be a level of flexibility with working times to meet the needs of the business. Key tasks and responsibilities: Foster a positive culture around health and safety to ensure adherence throughout the site to Health and Safety legislation and Company/People Policy Line management, coaching and leadership for supervisors of the secondary processing operations and their respective teams Driving continuous improvement in operational effectiveness, efficiency and production output Oversee the day-to-day workflow, ensuring that production targets, standards and service levels are achieved Assisting the Site Manager in fostering a culture within the sawmill of hard work, positivity and good communication Identify trends, respond creatively and timeously to resolve issues and maximise opportunities to improve operations Skills and Experience required: Current and relevant experience in a management role within production/processing Substantial experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience of continuous improvement in a production environment, with a successful track record in implementing successful change initiatives A strong communicator who can positively influence at all levels A comprehensive understanding and practice of Health & Safety legislation Brightwork offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent roles and a recruitment business for temporary roles.