Director of Operations

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Director of Operations to lead operational excellence across multiple sites. The successful candidate will focus on elevating performance in supply chain, assembly operations, and quality assurance. A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role is essential, along with a relevant qualification or significant comparable experience. Competitive salary, bonus, and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Executive level base salary

Up to a 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 supply chain operations, including procurement and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional standards throughout all production facilities.
• Drive strategic direction and execution across supply chain, assembly operations, and quality assurance.
• Embed best-in-class practices to elevate efficiency and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

3rd level qualification or significant comparable experience

Job description

Director of 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

Note that sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be offered with this position

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 Operations:

The Director of Operations 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 Operations:

• 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 - Experience in these two areas are key!
• 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 - /