Operations Manager
€75k - €85k
10% Bonus & Pension
Dundalk

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well-established and forward-thinking engineering company based in Dundalk, known for delivering high-quality solutions across manufacturing and precision engineering sectors. With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer focus, the company offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork and technical excellence are highly valued.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a skilled and supportive team, working on diverse projects that make a real impact. Employees benefit from ongoing development, modern facilities, and a culture that encourages growth, initiative, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities as an Operations Manager;

• Provide strong commercial leadership and contribute to overall business strategy as part of the senior management team
• Evaluate and analyse commercial initiatives to support informed decision-making
• Collaborate across departments to achieve targets, improve efficiency, and lead strategic projects
• Ensure efficient production delivery-on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards
• Oversee production planning, resource management, and operational performance
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Lead, develop, and support managers and supervisors to create a high-performing, well-balanced team
• Monitor and act on key KPIs, including output, scrap rates, downtime, and on-time delivery
• Promote continuous improvement, team development, and employee engagement
• Carry out additional duties as required

What you will need to succeed as an Operations Manager;

• Third-level engineering qualification (or equivalent) with 7+ years' management experience in manufacturing
• Proven experience partnering at senior leadership level
• Strong track record in managing and developing technical teams
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Solid understanding of operational health and safety

What we hope you will do next;

Contact Warren Watson to discuss this in absolute confidence on, or send an updated CV via the link on the page.

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As an experienced specialist senior engineering and manufacturing recruitment professional with 8 years' experience; I personally specialise within the recruitment of Production & Operations at all levels across Ireland.

If you are interested in this vacancy, or work within engineering / manufacturing in Ireland, then please apply with your CV to me for consideration - (You can also find and connect with me on LinkedIn)