About Us
We are a growing engineering and manufacturing company based in Shannon (5–10 people), supplying the medical device industry with critical metal components. We use systems including MRPeasy and Xero to run our operations.
We are now looking for a highly capable Business Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business and become a key part of our growth.
The Role (Read This First)
This is not a traditional admin role.
You will effectively act as the operational backbone of the company, working directly with the owners to ensure everything runs smoothly across operations, sales, purchasing, finance, and systems. You will be able to make practical decisions and drive improvements without constant oversight.
This role includes a strong strategic element. If you are looking for a purely administrative role, this position will not be a fit.
You will provide operational leadership across day-to-day business activities.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production
- Manage and maintain MRPeasy (orders, BOMs, scheduling)
- Coordinate sales, purchasing, suppliers, and inventory
- Help build scalable systems and processes as the company grows.
- Support production planning and job tracking
Finance & Admin
- Ensure smooth running of Xero and MRPEasy (invoicing, reconciliations, basic reporting)
- Maintain visibility on cashflow and costs
- Ensure accurate records and documentation
Commercial Support
- Assist with quoting and order processing, supported by the Operations/Admin Assistant
- Communicate with customers and suppliers
- Keep projects and orders moving
Systems & Process Improvement
- Improve workflows and internal systems
- Monitor operational performance, delivery timelines, and business KPIs.
- Maintain and improve QMS system alongside QA Consultant
- Identify inefficiencies and fix them
- Bring structure and organisation to the business
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in a small business or similar environment (multiple responsibilities)
- Strong organisational and problem-solving ability
- Experience with Xero or similar accounting software
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems (MRPeasy preferred)
- Comfortable dealing with suppliers, customers, and operations
Highly Desirable:
- Engineering or manufacturing environment experience
- Understanding of purchasing, inventory, or production workflows
How You’ll Stand Out (Important)
Candidates with the following will be prioritised:
- Hands-on experience running or supporting MRP systems
- Experience improving processes (not just maintaining them)
- Strong commercial awareness (costs, margins, cashflow)
- Evidence of taking ownership in previous roles
What You’ll Get
- €60,000 – €70,000 depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- High autonomy and trust
- Direct involvement in running the business
- Opportunity to develop operational leadership and systems expertise
Apply
Please include a short note outlining:
- Your experience with MRP/ERP systems
- Your experience with Xero or finance/admin systems
- A brief example of a process you improved
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €60,000.00-€70,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shannon, County Clare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Q1 — Describe your hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g. MRPeasy or similar).
What did you actually use it for day-to-day?
- Q2 — What exactly have you done in Xero or similar systems?
Please list the tasks you were responsible for.
- Q3 Give a specific example of a process you improved in a previous role.
What was the problem, what did you change, and what was the result?
- Q4 In a small company, things often fall between roles.
Tell us about a time you took responsibility for something that wasn’t formally your job.
- Q5 A supplier delivery is late, production is waiting, and a customer is asking for an update.
What do you do, step by step?
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Work Location: In person
