Senior Operations Manager

On behalf of our Manufacturing Client in Clonmel, we are currently sourcing a Senior Operations Manager to join their Team. This role has responsibility for ensuring the Value stream meets its customer quality, service, regulatory, financial & safety goals thorough effective management of the Operations function at the site. This role is a key role within the organisation and you will act as a key contributor to the site and divisional sales & Operations planning process and ensure a robust capacity model is in place to align supply & demand requirements. Ideally using CI in all aspects of the business through Lean or Six Sigma. Main Responsibilities: Recruits, coaches and fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organisational objectives. Keeps the organisations vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action. Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organisational objectives. Develops and executes organisational and operational policies by utilising technical/professional knowledge and skills. Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g.) compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA), British Standards Institution (BSI), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulationsetc Develops, communicates and builds consensus for operating goals that are in alignment with the division. Provides leadership to assigned staff and supervisors by communicating and providing guidance towards achieving department objectives. Creates immediate to long-range plans to carry out objectives established by top management; Develops and calculates a budget for the department to meet organisational goals; forecasts future departmental needs including human and material resources and capital expenditures; recommends or modifies the structure of organisational units or a centralised functional activity subject to senior management approval. Education and Experience Required: Minimum 3rd Level Degree in Engineering/Science or equivalent. is preferred. Minimum 9 years of experience in a similar field. Experience of Operational Excellence (Shingo, etc.) advantageous Previous experience managing large high volume manufacturing department Previous experience with budgetary planning & control If you have the above skills & experience, please contact catriona.duggan@cpl.ie or Telephone: 087 2419644 #LI-CD1 #J-18808-Ljbffr