Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Mergon Group; Sligo, Inishcrone; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inmo Tech, part of the Mergon Group, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations, delivering safe, efficient and profitable performance while driving continuous improvement and people development.

The role covers manufacturing and financial performance, leadership, change management and integration within the Mergon Group. Strong track record in high-volume manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business or a related discipline.
• Health & Safety qualification or formal training.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, reliable delivery of products to customers.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost and efficiency.
• Develop and monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Lead capacity planning, production planning and scheduling activities.
• Optimise labour utilisation, equipment performance and scrap reduction.
• Manage and develop managers, supervisors and team leaders.

Education

Engineering degree

Health & Safety qualification

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

About the Role

Inmo Tech, part of the Mergon Group, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and support the next phase of business growth. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering safe, efficient and profitable operations while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operational Performance

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, reliable delivery of products to customers.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost and efficiency.
• Develop and monitor key operational KPIs, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead capacity planning, production planning and scheduling activities.
• Optimise labour utilisation, equipment performance, manufacturing costs and scrap reduction.
• Manage and develop managers, supervisors and team leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support investment decisions related to equipment, automation and operational capability.

Financial & Business Performance

• Manage operational budgets, forecasts and cost control activities.
• Drive cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance and implement actions to address variances.
• Support business planning, capital investment proposals and operational reporting.

Leadership & Change Management

• Provide visible leadership across the facility and champion a strong safety-first culture.
• Support the integration and ongoing development of Inmo Tech within the Mergon Group.
• Introduce best-practice operational processes, governance and performance management systems.
• Build organisational capability and strengthen leadership across the operation.
• Promote collaboration, employee engagement and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business or a related discipline.
• Health & Safety qualification or formal training.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence certification is desirable.

Experience

• 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role.
• Experience in plastics, injection moulding, blow moulding, automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of leading operational improvement, change management and business transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering financial performance targets.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise.
• Production planning, operational performance management and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially and financially astute.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making abilities.
• Results-focused with a passion for operational excellence.
• ISO 9001and/or ISO 13485 management systems.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing manufacturing business, shaping operational performance, developing people, and contributing to the future success of Inmo Tech as part of the Mergon Group.