Operations Manager

Role Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to enhance site performance, efficiency, and safety culture


• Drive operational excellence through measurable continuous improvement initiatives


• Support delivery of site KPIs and budget targets, ensuring effective cost control


• Lead forecasting activities across multiple metrics, including customer demand and resource planning


• Define and implement improvement projects that enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency


• Champion change management and foster a high-performance culture across all teams


• Evaluate existing processes and introduce smarter, more efficient ways of working


• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure optimal process performance


• Lead and support critical business improvement projects


• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet organisational goals and deadlines


• Support organisational design and workforce planning aligned to business needs


• Provide expert input into corporate initiatives, policy reviews, and change programmes


• Promote employee engagement, motivation, and a people-first culture


• Support HR on industrial relations matters when required

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, or similar environment


• Strong track record of building and developing high-performing teams


• Experience leading change and delivering continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma desirable)


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills


• Ability to analyse processes and implement effective solutions


• Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Management, or a related field (preferred)


• Equivalent industry experience will also be considered

This is an onsite role at our growing palnt in Campsie, Derry where you will be part of a team of 3 Operations Managers supporting the Plant Manager 

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