Job Type: Permanent Full-time Position
Title: Operations Manager
Reporting to: Managing Director
We are advertising for the following role of Operations Manager reporting to the Managing Director.
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the production, warehouse/logistics and customer service operations. The Managers of these areas will report directly to you. You will ensure all targets and standards are set and met across all these areas with constant liaison with your direct reports. This role is responsible for operational performance, resource planning, continuous improvement, compliance, and cross-functional coordination across the relevant areas.
Responsibilities:
- Manage operations to meet production, delivery, warehousing and customer service objectives and ensure all affiliated standards are met.
- Work closely with Managing Director to ensure all operational requirements are met and exceeded where possible
- Monitor departmental performance, work with reporting Managers to devise and implement strategy to achieve optimal operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and process optimisation.
- Work closely with related departments to resolve operational issues. Maintain strong operational governance.
- Develop and implement operational goals in collaboration with reporting Managers in line with Company objectives.
- Ensure each department complies with all relevant policies and procedures.
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports in collaboration with HR
- Work with Senior Team to devise and implement effective reporting according to company requirements.
- Ensure effective staffing levels, shift structures, training needs, attendance, performance standards, and employee engagement are reviewed and monitored across all reporting departments.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 + years in a mid/senior level Site, Plant or Operations Management role in manufacturing environment with multiple Department Managers directly reporting to them
- Packaging Industry experience advantageous but not essential
- Experience in fast paced dynamic environment
- Degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with proven track record of developing managers and coaching for leadership.
- Accomplished Decision maker with proven results
- Good understanding of production and warehouse planning, operational reporting requirements, resource management, and process improvement.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or MRP systems.
- Full Irish Driving licence
Personal Attributes:
- Hands on leadership style
- Flexible and Adaptable to deal with business demands as they occur
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Results-driven, commercially aware, and committed to continuous improvement