Senior Operations Lead - Plastics Manufacturing

RPG Recruitment; Munster; Presencial; EUR 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RPG Recruitment in Waterford City seeks an experienced Operations Manager for a fast-growing manufacturing SME. This newly created role reports to the Directors and presents a strong career development path during an exciting growth phase.

The ideal candidate will lead production, planning, purchasing, logistics, quality, and support functions, using ERP data to drive planning and continuous improvement. A technical degree and extensive leadership experience are essential.

Formación

• Engineering, manufacturing or technical degree/qualification.
• 10+ years' management experience in manufacturing or technical environment.
• Strong polymer plastics manufacturing knowledge and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience using data to drive planning, reporting and accountability.
• Lean or CI experience with automation understanding.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day operations across production, planning, purchasing, logistics, quality and office functions.
• Ensure work is planned and delivered to meet deadlines, quality requirements and targets.
• Manage operational leads with clear ownership and accountability.
• Maintain high standards for factory cleanliness, organisation and efficiency.
• Use ERP and business data to improve planning, stock control, job tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR and Office Manager to support payroll information and staffing.
• Read drawings and specs, resolve issues early and ensure production readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement across workflow, ERP use and KPIs.

Conocimientos

Engineering management

Manufacturing leadership

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

CAD software

Descripción del empleo

RPG Recruitment in Waterford City seeks an experienced Operations Manager for a fast-growing manufacturing SME. This newly created role reports to the Directors and presents a strong career development path during an exciting growth phase.

The ideal candidate will lead production, planning, purchasing, logistics, quality, and support functions, using ERP data to drive planning and continuous improvement. A technical degree and extensive leadership experience are essential.