Manufacturing Director

TN Ireland; Navan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Director to spearhead operations at their expanding facility in Navan. This pivotal leadership role offers full P&L ownership and the opportunity to drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing processes. You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to sustainable infrastructure, playing a key role in the growth of water and wastewater solutions across Ireland and the UK. With a focus on strategic decision-making and team development, this position promises exciting career progression and a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Early finish Fridays

22 days annual leave + 10 bank holidays

Company vehicle

Company phone

Company laptop

Performance-related incentives

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior manufacturing leadership with a focus on lean operations.
• Proven track record in budget management and production scaling.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and safety across facilities.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, reporting performance monthly.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Lean Operations

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Digital Delivery Tools

Programme Management Software

Job description

Manufacturing Director - Engineering & Technologies (Navan, Co. Meath)
Location: Navan, Ireland
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contact: Conor O'Hagan
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

We're partnering with a leading engineering solutions provider to recruit a Manufacturing Director to lead and scale operations at their growing manufacturing facility in Navan. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth across water and wastewater infrastructure products.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Opportunity:

• Senior Leadership Role - You'll have full P&L ownership and be at the forefront of strategic decision-making, innovation, and scaling up a critical business unit.
• Sustainable Impact - Work with a company deeply committed to sustainable infrastructure and environmental transformation across Ireland and the UK.
• Growth Environment - Join a fast-growing organisation with clear expansion plans, offering exciting career progression and long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all manufacturing operations across facilities (Ireland and future UK sites), ensuring lean, safe, and efficient practices.
• Oversee design integration, production planning, quality standards, and digitalised cost tracking for all manufactured products.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, reporting performance monthly.
• Strategically grow and evolve manufacturing capabilities to meet increasing demand.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring high performance, resource planning, and team development.
• Build strong internal and client-facing relationships to support delivery and innovation.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years' experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role
• Proven track record in managing budgets, lean operations, and production scaling.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, digital delivery tools, and programme management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Full driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Monday-Friday work week (early finish Fridays)
• 22 days annual leave + 10 bank holidays
• Company vehicle, phone, and laptop
• Performance-related incentives
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

For further information, and to apply for this Manufacturing Director position or other engineering opportunities, please contact Conor O'Hagan or visit our Website.