Operations Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Quality Lead

Uniting Holding; Saggart; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tools

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and conversion operations, driving safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across production lines. This role bridges strategic targets with tactical floor execution, overseeing maintenance, supply chain coordination, inventory management, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of progressive operations management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive operations management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience leading frontline supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production operations to meet schedules and minimize downtime.
• Lead Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Enforce EHS policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain product quality with QA teams and ISO standards.
• Manage budgets and monitor labour/material costs.
• Hire and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics on materials and inventory.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

ISO standards

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

ISO standards

Job description

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and conversion operations, driving safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across production lines. This role bridges strategic targets with tactical floor execution, overseeing maintenance, supply chain coordination, inventory management, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of progressive operations management