Head of Operations (Manufacturing)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Progression to Directorship

Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd seeks a Head of Operations (Manufacturing) to lead operations in Sligo, Ireland. The role covers Production, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain with a Monday–Friday office base and a clear path to Directorship.

You will drive performance, manage budgets and lead multi-disciplinary teams to support expansion and long-term business growth in a manufacturing/automation environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership in food production/manufacturing or automation.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments and budgets.
• Strong track record in operational improvement and process optimization.
• Willingness to commute to Sligo, Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across Production, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Drive operational performance, continuous improvement and business growth.
• Manage budgets, resources, departmental performance and senior teams.
• Monday - Friday, office-based role with progression to Directorship.

Skills

Operational leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing knowledge

Job description

Head of Operations (Manufacturing)

€90,000 - €110,000 + Bonus + Progression to Directorship + Benefits

Sligo, Ireland (Commutable from: Bundoran, Ballyshannon, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballina, Manorhamilton and surrounding areas)

Are you an experienced Operations Manager, Head of Operations or Manufacturing Manager from a Food Production, Manufacturing or Automation background looking to join a growing business offering autonomy, strategic responsibility and a clear route to Directorship?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and expanding company, where you will take ownership of operational performance, implement improvements and play a key role in driving long-term business growth.

This established business operates within the Industrial Automation and Engineering sectors, delivering specialist solutions to customers across a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their senior leadership team.

In this Monday - Friday, office-based role, you will oversee day-to-day operations across multiple departments, including Production, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain. You will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, managing budgets, developing teams and implementing processes to support continued expansion.

This role would suit an experienced Operations Manager, General Manager or Head of Operations looking for a senior leadership position offering significant autonomy, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to progress into Directorship.

The Role:

• Oversee operations across Engineering, Production, Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Drive operational performance, continuous improvement and business growth.
• Manage budgets, resources, departmental performance and senior teams.
• Monday - Friday, office-based position with progression to Directorship.

The Candidate:

• Operations Manager / Head of Operations / General Manager / Operations Director.
• Strong operational leadership experience within Food Production, Manufacturing or Automation.
• Experience managing multiple departments, budgets and operational processes.
• Commutable to Sligo, Ireland.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.