Production Operations Lead – Front‑Line Manager

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

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Cork is seeking a Manager 1, Production Operations to lead a front-line manufacturing team and drive operational excellence across safety, quality and cost.

You will develop high-performing teams, foster accountability, and work with cross-functional partners to optimize site performance, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and deliver stretch results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or similar.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Clear, confident communicator across all levels of the business.
• Natural leader who can motivate and guide teams.
• Ability to engage, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and operational excellence.
• Willingness to lead operations on a 4 cycle shift if/when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a manufacturing team to achieve and exceed KPIs.
• Drive operational excellence through planning, execution, problem-solving, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Cork Manufacturing Leadership Team to optimize site performance.
• Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Champion employee engagement, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Lead change initiatives and support strategic priorities across manufacturing.
• Ensure high standards of safety, quality, compliance, and operational discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem‑solving

Continuous improvement

Education

3rd level degree (Engineering/Manufacturing/Business)

Job description

Dell Technologies in Cork is seeking a Manager 1, Production Operations to lead a front-line manufacturing team and drive operational excellence across safety, quality and cost.

You will develop high-performing teams, foster accountability, and work with cross-functional partners to optimize site performance, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and deliver stretch results in a fast-paced environment.