Operations Manager – Manufacturing & Installation
Location: Roscommon
Salary: Amazing Salary + Package
Full-Time | Permanent
Be the Driving Force behind Production Excellence
Are you a seasoned Operations Manager with a flair for precision, performance, and people leadership? Ready to step into a role where your strategic thinking and operational know-how directly shape a growing business? If you’ve nodded even once, keep reading — we’re looking for you.
Why This Role?
This isn’t just about managing processes — it’s about mastering them. You’ll be the operational anchor of our client’s manufacturing and installation business, overseeing everything from production lines and logistics to team leadership and quality compliance. With the freedom to lead, optimise, and innovate, you’ll play a central role in their continued expansion and success.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Production & Workshop Mastery
- Collaborate with the Workshop Foreman and Job Scheduler to keep projects on track and on time.
- Lead and coordinate assembly teams to meet daily and weekly deadlines.
- Oversee machining operations and ensure materials flow seamlessly through the factory.
- Keep logistics moving smoothly — from goods in/out to stock control and waste management.
Logistics & Installation Oversight
- Ensure timely dispatch and top-tier installation across projects.
- Manage delivery vehicles, tools, and factory equipment like a well-oiled machine.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Uphold gold-standard quality controls across all stages — from workshop to client site.
- Drive excellence in GMP, ISO, and EHS standards.
- Tackle non-conformance issues, incident reports, and customer feedback with confidence.
- Inspect and sign off subcontractor work and installations.
Leadership & Team Culture
- Inspire and lead teams across production, warehouse, and installation.
- Oversee subcontractor fitters and direct employees — from recruitment to performance.
- Cultivate a can-do culture with continuous improvement at its heart.
Process Improvement & ERP Implementation
- Champion Lean and Six Sigma principles to boost efficiency.
- Take the reins on ERP implementation to digitise and streamline operations.
Strategy, Finance & Growth
- Partner with leadership to align operational strategy with company goals.
- Contribute to budgets, track KPIs, and spot cost-saving wins.
- Represent operations in senior meetings and be a voice for progress.
Who we’re looking for
✅ Must-Haves:
- 5+ years in an Operations Management role (10+ preferred) within manufacturing.
- Proven leadership skills with a passion for people and performance.
- Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and ERP systems.
- A strategic thinker who thrives on solving problems and improving processes.
- Skilled in logistics, inventory, and production planning.
- Excellent communicator with top-tier IT and reporting skills.
✨ Bonus Points For:
- Green Belt (or above) in Six Sigma
- Working knowledge of ISO14001 and H&S standards.
- Change management success in a scaling environment.
What’s In It for You?
This is a growth role — both for the business and for you. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment in our client’s journey, with the chance to shape strategy, influence direction, and potential to progress into a senior leadership role as they scale.
Ready to lead from the front and be the backbone of operational excellence?
Apply today and bring your expertise to a business that values ambition, accountability, and action.