Operations Manager

They are currently seeking an Operations Manager to join an experienced manufacturing team in their manufacturing plant in Wexford. This is a full-time permanent position on site in Wexford. The ideal person will have a Degree in engineering/business/management with 8+ years operations experience & strong people management & leadership qualities.

This role will oversee the daily operations of the healthcare & water business. Leading a culture of continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence and supporting a people centric environment, with a high level of employee engagement in a respectful and inclusive manner.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations of a busy manufacturing plant, including responsibility for manufacturing, facilities, warehousing, purchasing and health & safety functions.
• Development and implementation of the operational business plan, setting KPIs, annual budget preparation, to deliver growth and profit objectives for the organisation.
• Contribute to and support the Leadership Team in creating an environment of open communication, employee development, engagement and inclusive & respectful leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to achieve manufacturing excellence by embedding a lean culture with the team.
• Ensure performance is optimised by improving productivity, efficiency and reducing operating costs.
• Participate and lead projects/activities to drive the implementation of new technologies and innovations, as required.
• Provide reports on manufacturing practices and measures, equipment and facilities, and people utilisation as required.
• Direct the planning function, to ensure customer orders are planned, scheduled and fulfilled on-time, in conjunction with relevant departments.
• Build collaborative partnerships with other functions including: Sales, Quality, HR and Finance to ensure a harmonious working relationship is maintained and processes are monitored for streamlining.
• Build collaborative partnerships with the group global operations team and participate in reporting, strategic development and cost saving initiatives across the global network.
• Ensure clear and effective communication channels are in place for employees, leading to a motivated workforce, addressing obstacles and providing direction for problem solving.
• Carry out performance appraisals and disciplinary actions, as required, ensuring issues are dealt with in a reasonable, fair and consistent manner, in conjunction with the HR Manager.
• Ensure the appropriate systems and resources are in place to comply with EHS regulations, working to the highest standard of Health & Safety, in-line with current legislative standards and best practise.
• Maintain and continuously improve GMP standards and promote a quality compliant culture.
• Keep abreast of managerial and technical competencies, partaking in regular training both in-house and external.
• Build a culture of training and development across the department, addressing the need for role planning and succession management.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/business/management discipline.
• Qualification in Lean continuous improvement methodologies, with strong experience in this area.
• 5 years of industry related experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leading with a people first, solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to cultivate long-term relationships with colleagues, leadership and business partners.
• Change management and process improvement experience, with the ability to engage and educate people in this area.
• Good analytical skills and ability to evaluate information to communicate concise trends within the market and competitor environment leading to effective sales solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple functions and relevant projects in parallel.