Operations Manager (Cork, Ireland)
Core
Lead manufacturing operations and logistics to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production and distribution of high-quality plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients.
Role type
Senior IC Operations Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
High-quality plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients
Domain
Food & Beverage / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Logistics management, Continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), GMP compliance, Safety management, Budget management, Root cause analysis, Team development, ERP systems, Process optimization
Preferred skills
Chemical Engineering degree, Pharmaceutical/food/chemical industry experience, SAP experience
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead Operations and Logistics teams to ensure safe and compliant manufacturing; Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, quality, productivity, and OEE; Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Lean Manufacturing and 5S; Manage logistics and external warehousing providers; Ensure compliance with GMP, Food Safety, and environmental regulations; Develop and coach employees and manage performance reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
