We are a growing food manufacturing business supplying retail, foodservice and wholesale customers. We are seeking an ambitious and driven Factory Operations & Continuous Improvement Leader to take ownership of our manufacturing operation and help drive the business to the next level.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all operational departments, including Production, Quality, Logistics, Planning, Procurement and Maintenance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening leadership across the business, building systems and processes, improving operational performance, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, developing people, solving operational challenges and delivering measurable improvements across a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction across all operational functions, including Production, Quality, Logistics, Planning, Procurement and Maintenance.
- Lead, coach and develop department managers and their teams to improve performance and accountability.
- Build and implement systems, processes, SOPs and management structures that improve consistency and efficiency across the business.
- Establish clear KPIs, reporting frameworks and accountability measures throughout the operation.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, customer service and cost control.
- Identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies, bottlenecks and waste.
- Improve communication, collaboration and alignment between departments.
- Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and customer service.
- Monitor operational performance and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support succession planning and leadership development throughout the organisation.
- Work closely with the Managing Director on strategic initiatives, business growth plans and operational improvements.
- Maintain a strong presence on the factory floor while also providing strategic leadership and direction.
About You
- Proven experience in a leadership role within food manufacturing.
- Strong people management and team-building skills.
- Experience implementing operational systems, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and improve organisational performance.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, planning, quality and logistics.
- Comfortable holding teams accountable while creating a positive and high-performing culture.
- Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Results-driven with a passion for operational excellence.
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Strengthen leadership and accountability throughout the organisation.
- Implement systems and processes that improve operational control and consistency.
- Improve communication and collaboration between departments.
- Drive measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency and quality.
- Develop stronger management structures and clearer ownership of responsibilities.
- Build a culture focused on continuous improvement and high performance.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing food manufacturing business. The successful candidate will have significant influence over how the operation develops and will work closely with senior leadership to shape the future of the business. For the right person, there is substantial scope for progression as the company continues to grow.
Pay: €50,000.00-€70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
