Industrial Site Leader

2 weeks ago

Waterford, Waterford, Ireland beBeeStrategic Full time €120,000 - €140,000

Are you ready to shape the future of manufacturing in Ireland?

">Plant Manager Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced leader to lead the launch, scale-up, and full operations of our most modern manufacturing site. As the inaugural Plant Manager, you will play a mission-critical role in driving operational excellence, building a top-tier leadership team, and embedding a zero-harm safety culture.

  • Lead strategic decision-making across all plant functions – Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and HSE.
  • Build a high-performing site team from the ground up, developing and coaching your leadership and technical teams.

Champion robust planning, cost control, and resource allocation to deliver daily performance and long-term operational strategy. Implement world-class systems and lean processes that drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Monitor and control operational budgets, ensuring compliance with regulatory, environmental, and health & safety standards. Own site P&L performance, setting clear KPIs aligned with Group objectives. Lead investment planning and project execution for short, medium, and long-term Capex requirements.

Ensure high standards in quality, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Act as the site's senior interface with key stakeholders including external suppliers, contractors, and regulators. Drive strategic alignment with the Managing Director and CFO, feeding into wider business goals and performance reporting.

We're looking for a seasoned leader with:

  • 10+ years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of full-site operational responsibility.
  • Demonstrated success managing P&L performance, people leadership, and technical operations in a large-scale production setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of engineering, production, maintenance, and supply chain processes.

A degree-qualified individual in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field, with experience within building materials, or heavy manufacturing being a plus. A sharp operational mind and leadership excellence are key. Skilled in performance management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement methodologies. Hands-on leader who can operate from boardroom to shop floor – capable, credible, and commercially savvy.

Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills. Resilient, ambitious, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

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