Operations Manager

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an Operations Manager for a Cork site in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing client. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead daily production activities and oversee colleagues across production-related departments in line with KPIs. Strong leadership in a fast-paced pharma environment is essential.

Key focus areas include driving production plans, staff development, and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality manufacturing outcomes across the plant.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management experience.
• Proven Lean / Continuous Improvement track record.
• Excellent planning and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff across production and shipping operations.
• Implement production plans in alignment with the Plant Manager.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure high-quality manufacturing through attention to detail.

Skills

Production management

People management

Lean CI

Planning

Job description

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking to hire an Operations Manager for their Cork site.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, as Operations Manager you will be responsible for the daily leadership and management of production activities and colleagues across production related departments in line with strategic KPIs. Strong experience leading diverse team in a fast-paced environment would be essential to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively lead and manage staff, ensuring efficient daily production and dispatch processes.
• Implement production plans as set by/alongside the Plant Manager.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure close attention to detail to ensure high quality manufacturing.

Key Qualifications

• Strong experience in production management, ideally from a pharma background .
• Excellent people management experience.
• Strong track record of Lean/Continuous Improvement practices.
• Proven planning and technical skills.