Plant General Manager

Harper Fox Partners; Leinster; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace group is seeking a Site General Manager for its MRO facility in Southern Ireland. The role involves overseeing P&L responsibilities and driving performance within a global framework. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in aerospace leadership, demonstrating strong operational capabilities and strategic thinking. Relocation support is fully provided, making this a unique opportunity for high-impact leadership.

Benefits

Relocation fully supported

Bonus opportunity

Long-term incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven aerospace or MRO leader with P&L responsibility.
• Strong operational background and commercial acumen.
• Experience in complex, unionised high-performance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the MRO facility with P&L responsibility.
• Drive performance, growth, and global transformation.
• Oversee daily operations and guide a leadership team.

Skills

Leadership by example

Strategic thinking

Performance management

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Site General Manager / VP / Plant Manager – Aerospace MRO

Location - Southern Ireland

Salary - €Six-Figure + Bonus + LTIP + Relocation

A world-leading aerospace group is seeking a high-impact Site Leader to take ownership of a flagship MRO facility in Southern Ireland — driving performance, growth, and transformation within a global network.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and scale a site positioned at the heart of the company’s international strategy. You’ll oversee full P&L responsibility, guide a talented leadership team, and shape the next phase of expansion for a site already recognised for technical excellence and customer trust.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale a flagship MRO facility with full P&L responsibility; drive performance, growth, and transformation within a global network. Oversee day-to-day site operations, set clear objectives, and deliver results through decisive leadership, accountability, and a collaborative management approach. Guide a talented leadership team and shape the next phase of site expansion while maintaining a focus on technical excellence and customer trust.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a proven aerospace or MRO leader — commercially sharp, operationally strong, and comfortable leading both strategy and execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on, collaborative culture and delivers results through clarity, accountability, and leadership by example.

If you’ve successfully led a complex, unionised, high-performance operation and are ready for a career-defining leadership challenge, this is your opportunity to make a lasting global impact.

Additional

Confidential enquiries welcome. Relocation fully supported.