Cleaning Site Manager

CWS Cleanrooms; Athenry; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Site Manager to lead operations at a major medical device client in Athenry. You will oversee cleanroom delivery, ensure regulatory compliance and gmp standards, and manage staff performance. You will act as the key on-site client contact and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to multi-tasking in a regulated manufacturing environment. Flexibility for varied hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a management role in a similar industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; fluent English.
• Hands-on approach with multi-tasking and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard computer tools and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and ensure standards, KPIs, and budgets are met.
• Act as main client contact on-site and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee payroll, reporting, and KPI analyses.
• Champion Health & Safety culture and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop staff through coaching, performance reviews, and training.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Job description

SSE is a proud member of the CWS Cleanrooms family which is a leading European system provider specializing in contamination control for the pharma, biotech, medtech, and microelectronics sectors. Under CEO Andreas Wenzel, they offer end-to-end cleanroom management, including protective clothing rental, specialized on-site cleaning, laboratory disinfection, and industry training.

Your Role

SSE is currently recruiting for a Site Manager to lead our team at one of our blue-chip, medical device, clients, located in Athenry. Reporting directly to the Key Account Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the all the operational delivery as part of our Cleanrooms Service Operations of this large-scale contract.

Role involves leading our on our cleanroom operations and overseeing the daily operational delivery, strict cleanliness standards, and regulatory compliance of a controlled manufacturing environment. You will lead the team, manage protocols (like gowning and hygiene), and ensure the facility meets ISO classification and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage site operations, ensuring work standards, financial targets, and operational KPIs are consistently met.
• Act as main client contact on-site, maintaining strong relationships, handling issues/complaints, and driving continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgets and payroll accuracy, and support preparation and analysis of operational and KPI reports.
• Lead Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance, conducting risk assessments, and investigating incidents with H&S teams.
• Manage and develop staff, including coaching, performance reviews, recruitment, training, and ensuring cGMP/GDP compliance.
• Coordinate high-performing teams and ensure effective service delivery, including scheduling and operational planning.
• Demonstrate strong leadership (vision, accountability, integrity, collaboration), setting direction and driving high performance.
• Support additional business initiatives and projects (e.g., Kaizen), and adapt to flexible or unsociable working hours when required.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at a management level in a similar industry
• Strong leadership & communication skills; fluent English.
• Hands‑on approach, excellent attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Computer literacy & full flexibility.

Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00 - 17.30

*It will be necessary to work alternative hours, shift patterns or unsociable hours including weekends from time to time.