Operations Manager
- Posted 26 August 2026
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationGalway
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
- Reference12806_1787740300
Job description
Operations Manager
Galway
Fulltime | Permanent
Competitive Salary
Vickerstock are excited to be working with an established and growing FMCG manufacturing business based in Galway to appoint an experienced Operations Manager.
This is a key role with end-to-end responsibility for the day-to-day operation, covering production, quality, health & safety, engineering, maintenance, planning and people management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day-to-day site operations and production.
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement.
- Manage, develop and motivate the operational team.
- Oversee quality, health & safety and regulatory compliance.
- Manage production planning, stock and operational resources.
- Work closely with engineering and maintenance to maximise site performance.
- Monitor KPIs and drive improvements across the operation.
About You
- Proven experience in an Operations, Production or Site Management role.
- Background in FMCG, food, beverage or process manufacturing.
- Strong people leadership and operational management skills.
- Good technical understanding of manufacturing environments.
- Comfortable taking ownership and driving change.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations professional to take full ownership of a growing manufacturing operation and make a significant impact on performance, people and processes.
If this sounds like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Sophie now on 01 5267473 or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR CURRENT VACANCIES
