General Manager, Operations
BalcasEnniskillen, Fermanagh
About Us
Glennon Brothers (www.glennonbrothers.ie) is a leading timber processor in Ireland & the UK with a strong growth story. Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector and operates CHP and wood pellet plants, supplying renewable energy to many businesses and homes. With over 900 employees across multiple locations in Ireland and the UK, our people, commitment to service, and investment in cutting-edge technology are core to our business. Over the past five years, we have invested €70 million in capital projects, and we are now entering a new phase of growth. We are seeking to appoint a highly capable, engineering-focused General Manager to lead our Balcas operations in Enniskillen—one of the largest and most advanced sawmilling operations in the UK and Ireland, employing over 220 people. This role is ideally suited to a senior leader with a strong engineering background and a proven track record in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Purpose of the Job
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. The General Manager will be a visible champion for the site and the business in the wider community.
More Information
For more information please contact Human Resources on 028 66323003 or email hr@balcas.com. Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to: brenda.mcstravick@balcas.com.
Closing Date: Friday 15th August 2025 at 4.00pm
Glennon Brothers (www.glennonbrothers.ie) is a leading timber processor in Ireland & the UK with a strong growth story. Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector and operates CHP and wood pellet plants, supplying renewable energy to many businesses and homes. With over 900 employees across multiple locations in Ireland and the UK, our people, commitment to service, and investment in cutting-edge technology are core to our business. Over the past five years, we have invested €70 million in capital projects, and we are now entering a new phase of growth. We are seeking to appoint a highly capable, engineering-focused General Manager to lead our Balcas operations in Enniskillen—one of the largest and most advanced sawmilling operations in the UK and Ireland, employing over 220 people. This role is ideally suited to a senior leader with a strong engineering background and a proven track record in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Purpose of the Job
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. The General Manager will be a visible champion for the site and the business in the wider community.
More Information
For more information please contact Human Resources on 028 66323003 or email hr@balcas.com. Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to: brenda.mcstravick@balcas.com.
Closing Date: Friday 15th August 2025 at 4.00pm
The closing date for applications is Friday the 15th of August 2025
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