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Operations Manager

Join one of Ireland's leading food manufacturing companies as the Operations Manager based in East Limerick. It's a full-time, permanent role. Within the position you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient management of daily production operations, ensuring the timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality products, and promoting a culture of quality, customer service, and continuous improvement within the operations teams. You will be reporting to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Set performance targets for Operations and monitor progress, taking timely corrective actions to address any negative trends.
  • Lead teams by providing guidance and direction to operational and functional areas, fostering a proactive and continuous improvement culture.
  • Promote a culture of Safety, Quality, People Development, and Continuous Improvement by defining standards and clarifying individual roles and responsibilities.
  • Ensure effective training and performance management processes are implemented and followed.
  • Oversee departments to ensure adherence to all KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People Development.
  • Ensure all operational functions and processes are completed in accordance with company policies and statutory legislation.
  • Act as the General Manager’s deputy in their absence.
  • Support external audits

Requirements:

  • 5 years experience in a similar role within a Food Manufacturing Company.
  • Ideally experience in a Meat manufacturing company.
  • Degree in Food Business/Production or equivalent essential.
  • Competent in preparing business strategies and implementing action plans.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.
  • Strong knowledge of production systems & leadership skills

Benefits:

  • Bonus
  • Pension
  • 23 days annual leave

If you are interested in learning more about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Alicja Burchardt.

alicja.burchardt@collinsmcnicholas.ie

+353 212427109