Senior Operations Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead our Cork facility in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on operational and commercial performance, driving safety, continuous improvement, and high service standards.

You will inspire cross-functional teams across production, distribution and customer service, own site budgets and P&L, and shape strategic objectives. A track record in food production or FMCG is preferred, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Senior Operations Manager or in a similar high-impact leadership role.
• Strong operational, financial, commercial, and strategic expertise.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for safety, sustainability, and delivering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop cross-functional teams across production, distribution, and customer service.
• Champion a proactive Health & Safety culture, ensuring full compliance at all times.
• Drive performance through KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and strong leadership.
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic business objectives.
• Take ownership of site budgets, P&L, and operational planning.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, delivering exceptional service standards.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Financial acumen

Commercial strategy

Strategic thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety culture

Sustainability

Excellence

Job description

I'm currently recruiting for a Senior Operations Manager to lead both operational and commercial performance at our client's Cork facility. The ideal candidate will be coming from a manufacturing background (food production, FMCG ideally).

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning strategy into action, this is your stage. You’ll inspire teams, elevate performance, and build a culture where safety, respect, and continuous improvement are second nature to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop cross-functional teams across production, distribution, and customer service
• Champion a proactive Health & Safety culture, ensuring full compliance at all times
• Drive performance through KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and strong leadership
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic business objectives
• Take ownership of site budgets, P&L, and operational planning
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, delivering exceptional service standards
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulations

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success as a Senior Operations Manager or in a similar high-impact leadership role
• Strong operational, financial, commercial, and strategic expertise
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for safety, sustainability, and delivering excellence