Operations Manager - Food Production
Location: Co. Galway
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive, negotiable salary
- Performance bonus of up to €5,000
- Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 5%
- Staff product purchase scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
About the Company
Our client is a successful and growing food production business supplying high-quality products to customers across Ireland. They are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead their Galway operation and support the continued growth of the business.
Responsibilities
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the site, ensuring efficient production and customer service.
- Leading, motivating and developing operational teams to achieve business objectives.
- Monitoring sales performance, margins and operational KPIs.
- Managing staffing, rostering, training and employee performance.
- Driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and compliance with quality and safety standards.
Requirements
To be considered for this Operations Manager position, you should have:
- Previous management experience within food production, manufacturing, food processing, hospitality (Senior Chef managing teams) or a similar operational environment
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, costs or profitability.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Applications are welcome from Operations Managers, Production Managers, Factory Managers, Manufacturing Managers and Senior Chefs with team leadership experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join a growing food business and play a key role in its future success.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply now” to submit your CV to Laura Duffy for immediate review or call 01 8788240 for more information.
About Quorum Search Partners
Quorum Search Partners is a specialist recruitment firm focused on the Food Manufacturing, FMCG, and ingredients sectors. We work with Irish and international employers on permanent, interim, and executive search assignments. Our approach is practical, confidential, and built on long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
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Application question(s):
- Do you have management experience in a food production, manufacturing or hospitality environment (e.g., a senior chef managing teams)?
- Are you willing to work a flexible schedule that may include some Saturdays?
- Are you currently legally permitted to work full-time in Ireland for this role?
- Do you have a full driving licence and car?
- Are you located in Co. Galway currently?
Work Location: In person
