General Manager

HERO are exclusively retained to recruit a General Manager for this key leadership role. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing manufacturing site, drive operational excellence, and contribute to the future growth and success of the business. Our client is a global company operating a major facility in Ireland, serving as a key headquarters for one of its international business divisions. The site has developed into a centre of excellence, employing over 350 people. The company has expanded its innovation capabilities in recent years, creating additional multidisciplinary roles to support its growth. Solutions developed at this facility are deployed across global manufacturing locations as part of the company's strategy to support and develop international markets locally. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a dynamic manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining strict compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The General Manager will champion continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency to maintain a competitive advantage in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Growth Lead the development and execution of strategies to achieve site and business objectives. Drive revenue growth, profitability, innovation, and operational efficiency. Foster a high-performance culture to maintain a competitive market advantage. Operational Excellence & Customer Focus Oversee operational delivery across Quality, Customer Response, Delivery, and Cost metrics. Enhance production through lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and automation initiatives. Strengthen supplier and stakeholder partnerships to support supply chain performance. People Leadership & Talent Development Build, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams across the site. Promote a culture of learning, leadership development, and employee engagement. Drive succession planning to build strong leadership pipelines. Compliance, Governance & Performance Management Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and quality certifications. Monitor and report on financial and operational KPIs, with a focus on continuous improvement. Qualifications & Experience Relevant third-level degree. 15+ years experience in manufacturing and operations, ideally in a high-tech environment. 5+ years in a senior leadership role with full site or business unit responsibility. Core Skills & Leadership Competencies Business & Operational Expertise Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, from NPI to high-volume production. Strong analytical skills and a data-driven decision-making approach. Leadership & Collaboration Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and team-building skills. Proven track record of developing leadership talent and fostering collaborative environments. Personal Attributes Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven. Modest, curious, and growth-minded. Resourceful, strategic, and decisive with the courage to drive change. For further information on this General Manager role in Galway, please contact Michele Kilcar on or email . Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website Please Note:Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval. Data can only be transferred outside of the EEA based on standards contractual clauses, to a country for whom an adequacy decision has been given by the European Commission or where the express permission of the data subject has been given. You have supplied us with your personal data in the process of applying for a position. Our client company may have personnel outside of the EEA who will review your data. We will apply the appropriate criteria in respect of the data transfer depending on the location of those personnel. Skills: strategic leadership Innovation NPI Business transformation Change Management