General Manager - Ireland Subsidiary F/M

Socomore; Watergrasshill; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomore Ireland invites an accomplished executive to join as Managing Director for the Irish subsidiary. You will oversee Operations, HR, QHSE and Finance, acting as the legal representative and aligning local policy with Group strategy.

You will drive budgeting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance and leadership development, building a high-performing site focused on safety, quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in industrial site management or general management.
• Strong background in P&L management, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Expertise in Lean, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, and QHSE/EHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all local functions (Operations, HR, QHSE, Finance) and act as legal representative in Ireland.
• Define and deploy local operational policy aligned with Group strategy.
• Drive financial accuracy, budgeting and monthly subsidiary P&L reporting.
• Lead site teams toward safety, quality, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Manage Irish accounting, cash management and capex budgeting in coordination with Group Finance.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Lean manufacturing

Supply chain

Continuous improvement

QHSE/EHS

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/Business

Job description

The Company

SOCOMORE is an innovative company in the chemical sector. Founded in 1972, the company continues to grow. We design, manufacture and commercialize surface preparation, treatment, protection and control solutions, mainly for the aerospace industry (Airbus, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, etc.). Socomore has a network of subsidiaries, partners, R&D laboratories and factories. We employ more than 300 people with international project experience.

Post Description

As the Managing Director of our Irish subsidiary, you will oversee all local industrial site functions (Operations, HR, QHSE, Finance) and act as the legal representative of Socomore in Ireland. You will define and deploy the local operational policy in alignment with the Group and Business Unit strategy, drive financial accuracy, ensure regulatory compliance. You will lead the site’s teams toward motivation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all local functions alongside the plant management team 4 reporting lines (Production/Quality, Total Supply Chain, Accounting/HR, HSE/Facility/New Product Introduction).
• Define and deploy the operational policy (Production, Industrialization, Maintenance, Logistics, Supply Chain, QHSE) at the Cork site.
• Drive team agility, reliability, and customer focus while continuously optimizing performance across Safety, Quality, Lead Times, and Costs.
• Establish the annual Subsidiary Budget for final approval by BU Management and establish monthly subsidiary P&L reports in liaison with BU Finance; closely monitor variance against budgeted expectations and provide strategic performance analysis to BU Leadership
• Manage Irish accounting, cost control, Cash Management, and Capex budgets in coordination with Group Finance and the General Secretariat.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, talent development, and employee relations in compliance with Irish employment law and BU policies.
• Act as the legal representative of the SOCOMORE Irish entity, maintaining transparent communication with Irish Company Directors and Group Leadership.

This position requires excellent leadership and decision-making capabilities, agility, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in an industrial Site connecting an International Medium Size Industrial Group.

Profile Required

Knowledge of French is a valuable asset given interaction with Group Headquarters / Knowledge of Chemical Industry is appreciated.

• Proven leadership experience in industrial site management, plant operations, or general management within an international manufacturing environment.
• Good background in P&L management, budget setting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, and QHSE/EHS standards (EPA compliance knowledge is a distinct advantage).
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.