Director of Assembly and Supply Chain Operations

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturing firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Director of Assembly and Supply Chain Operations. The ideal candidate will shape operational excellence, driving strategies for supply chain and assembly while ensuring quality assurance. Requirements include significant leadership experience and expertise in supply chain operations. This full-time, permanent position offers an executive-level salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Executive level salary

Up to 30% bonus

Healthy car allowance

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role over supply chain and assembly operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance methods and systems.
• Proven track record in oversight of end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of operational excellence within the company.
• Ensure exceptional standards throughout production facilities.
• Embed best-in-class practices to elevate output.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant 3rd level qualification or significant experience

Job description

Director of Assembly and Supply Chain Operations

EXCLUSIVE TO VICKERSTOCK

Location

Northern Ireland based – this position will be based across multiple NI manufacturing sites

On Offer

• An executive level base salary
• Up to a 30% bonus
• A healthy car allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Pension

Full time permanent position

Hours of work

• Monday to Thursday business hours, with an early finish on a Friday
• Flexibility in start and finish
• Some work from home available – subject to business needs

The Firm

The company is a large home‑grown established firm who design, manufacture and commission high value, large, bespoke heavy machinery for their international customers. They physically have a global presence around the world; and are a renowned and respected employer who have a strong focus on training and developing staff

The role of Director of Assembly and Supply Chain Operations

The Director of Supply will be a key architect in shaping the future of operational excellence within the company. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional standards throughout all production facilities. With a relentless focus on efficiency and performance, the successful candidate will embed best‑in‑class practices that elevate output and deliver outstanding value to customers.

Working closely with the board and other Directors, the successful strategic leader will ensure functions are aligned with strategic priorities, delivering measurable impact across cost, quality, delivery, and end‑to‑end efficiency. The individual will drive both strategic direction and day‑to‑day execution across three key essential areas:

• Supply Chain
• Assembly Operations
• Quality Assurance

Essential Criteria for the role of Director of Assembly and Supply Chain

• A relevant 3rd level qualification OR demonstration of significant comparable experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a very senior leadership role specifically strategically over both supply chain and assembly operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance methods and systems
• Proven track record in the oversight of end‑to‑end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics and supplier performance
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies
• Ability to influence others and establish strong working relationships
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into operational delivery
• Clean current driving license

If interested, contact Hugh Nugent or Darren McVicker for a confidential conversation on 02890313720