Operations Leader, 24/7 Advanced Manufacturing

Grainne Hurley Consulting; Shannon; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grainne Hurley Consulting seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-performing, 24/7 advanced manufacturing operation. You will oversee safety, people, production, quality, cost and delivery while developing long-term capability.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Customer Service and Sales to drive performance and continuous improvement in a matrix organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant manufacturing leadership experience in a complex environment.
• Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent.
• Proven track record delivering results in fast-moving settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient delivery against SQDCP targets.
• Own departmental production, quality, cost and delivery KPIs, identifying and resolving performance constraints.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Own the department’s operating budget and investment requirements, balancing short term production requirements with long-term capability development.
• Develop capacity and production plans in partnership with Supply Chain, Sales Engineering and other sites.
• Drive structured problem solving and continuous improvement using Lean/Business Excellence methodologies.
• Lead operational change, including process, equipment, organisational and capability improvements.
• Ensure interfaces with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D and Customer Service.
• Build capability through recruitment, succession planning, coaching and development of the operational team.
• Represent Operations in site-level strategic, investment and capability discussions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Decision making under pressure

MS Office

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Grainne Hurley Consulting seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-performing, 24/7 advanced manufacturing operation. You will oversee safety, people, production, quality, cost and delivery while developing long-term capability.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Customer Service and Sales to drive performance and continuous improvement in a matrix organisation.