Head of Operations

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Citywest, Dublin, seeks a Head of Operations to lead strategic operations across multi-site facilities in the Greater Dublin Area. This hybrid, permanent role drives resource optimisation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance while enabling efficient workflows and governance adherence.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, proven quality management and audit experience, and a drive to mentor regional managers and optimize operational performance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven track record implementing and managing Quality Management Systems and audit frameworks.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills; exposure to AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall operational strategies and long-range resource forecasting.
• Optimise capacity, scheduling and staff utilisation to meet KPIs.
• Establish and refine Quality Management Systems across sites.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17020 standards.
• Lead risk mitigation programmes and external audits by regulators.

Skills

Operations Mgmt

Quality Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

AI Tools

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

AI Tools

Database Systems

Job description

Job Title: Head of Operations Industry: Regulatory Compliance Location: Citywest (Hybrid) Role Type: Permanent This senior executive position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead operational strategy, quality standards, and regulatory compliance across multi-site technical facilities in the Greater Dublin Area. Working with a prominent technical services organisation, the successful candidate will drive resource optimisation, streamline workflows, and ensure full adherence to international governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct overall operational strategies, long-range resource forecasting, and facility oversight.
• Optimise capacity, scheduling workflows, and staff utilisation to consistently meet key performance metrics.
• Establish, maintain, and refine Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure strict compliance with recognised international quality and inspection standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17020.
• Identify operational vulnerabilities, direct risk mitigation programmes, and lead external compliance audits conducted by regulatory bodies and standards authorities.
• Lead, mentor, and coach regional managers and site supervisors.
• Oversee continuous technical training and annual certification programmes for operational staff.
• Enforce institutional compliance policies, ethical operational standards, and internal integrity assurance programmes across all sites.
• Serve as the principal operational contact for regulatory authorities, industry partners, and internal executive teams.
• Author, review, and execute technical Standard Operating Procedures and operational policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven track record in implementing and managing comprehensive Quality Management Systems and audit frameworks.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, operational reporting Exposure to modern AI-assisted operational tools.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance, operational risk assessment, and standard operating procedure development.
• Familiarity with technical inspection databases, database architecture, or reporting queries.

Skills

• Operations Management Mechanical Engineering motor quality assurance Transport

Benefits

• Work From Home TPBN1_IJ