Operations Manager (Food)

Operations Manager is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Cork-based client. This role sits within the AGRI sector (food manufacturing). Here you will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team in our facility in Cork, with responsibility for the overall plant operations including automation & Future Capacity Planning. This role will suit someone who puts people first and has demonstrated ability to lead team(s) to deliver a quality first culture, customer service, enabling growth, continuous improvement of products and processes and drive engagement.

Role of this position

• Leadership of multiple high performing teams across the business, provides guidance / direction to the operational and functional areas on site, fostering an environment of proactive and continuous improvement approach
• Mentors and coaches other Site Managers and support all in achieving Build Plans, Business Strategic Plans, Lead Engagement and Cultural Programs.
• Ensure that sufficient processes are in place for capacity planning so the organisation's commitment to meets or exceeds customer requirements are met.
• Sponsors an environment of Safety, Quality, People Development and CI
• Champions a positive employee environment by promoting open communication, engagement and development of quality teams.
• Promotes a culture of inclusiveness, trust, flexibility and teamwork.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably at production management level, within a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering or equivalent essential.
• An excellent team player that can leverage the abilities of all personnel working within the business unit.
• PC literate and strong knowledge of inventory systems, and measurement tools essential.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.

Please call Mike Morrissey today for further information on 021-429 7536 or email: mmorrissey@careerwise.ie
CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.