Operations Manager

Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project. 

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our production facility in Burnfoot, County Donegal. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing high-performance teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire, and develop cross-functional teams to achieve operational targets and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met or exceeded.
• Champion change management initiatives, implementing process improvements and lean practices to drive efficiency and delivery.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations with overall business goals and strategic plans.
• Monitor KPIs and performance metrics, using data to guide decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and supervise production team leaders and staff.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and logistics teams to maintain seamless operations.
• Prepare and present production performance reports to senior management.
• Manage production budgets and control costs effectively.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and development programs.
• Champion operational excellence and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, or similar.
• Strong track record of building and sustaining high-performance teams.
• Demonstrated success in leading change and implementing continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma qualifications).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Management or related field (preferred).
• Will accept expert industry related experience in lieu of Third level qualifications

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 

10% 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.   

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion. 

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 

Customer Focus Operational Excellence 
High-Performance Culture 
Innovation 
Financial Strength 

OUR BEHAVIORS 

Own It 
Act With Urgency 
Foster a Customer-First Mindset 
Think Big and Execute 
Lead by Example 
Drive Continuous Improvement 
Learn and Seek Out Development 

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