Operations Director

12 hours ago

Waterford, Waterford, Ireland beBeeManufacturing Full time €100,000 - €120,000
Plant Operations Director

The Successful Candidate

A prominent Irish manufacturing facility seeks a seasoned leader to oversee the launch and ongoing operations of their state-of-the-art production site.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the successful deployment, scaling, and full operation of Ireland's most modern manufacturing site.
  • Provide strategic direction across all plant functions – Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and HSE.
  • Build a high-performing site team from the ground up, developing and coaching leadership and technical teams.
  • Champion a zero-harm safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory, environmental, and health & safety standards.
  • Drive daily performance and long-term operational strategy through robust planning, cost control, and resource allocation.
  • Implement world-class systems and lean processes that drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and control all operational budgets, including R&M, raw materials, staffing, energy, and overheads.
  • Own site P&L performance, setting and delivering clear KPIs aligned with Group objectives.
  • Lead investment planning and project execution for short, medium, and long-term Capex requirements.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across departments.
  • 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 senior management, feeding into wider business goals and performance reporting.
Requirements
  • 10+ years' experience in a leadership role within 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.
  • Relevant degree qualification in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
  • Experience within building materials or heavy manufacturing is advantageous, but a sharp operational mind and leadership excellence are essential.
  • Skilled in performance management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Hands-on leader capable of operating effectively from boardroom to shop floor – commercially savvy and possessing exceptional communication skills.
  • Resilient, ambitious, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

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