Job Title:
Global Operations Director
\ -----------------------------------
Job Summary
\
A leading medical device contract manufacturing company is seeking a Global Operations Director to oversee European operations and drive strategic growth.
\
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic operations executive to step into a succession role that blends site leadership, regional scale-up, and client-facing commercial ownership within a regulated environment.
\ -----------------------------------
Responsibilities
\
* Lead all aspects of the Irish manufacturing site including P&L ownership, production, quality, and people leadership.
* Ensure consistent delivery of customer requirements while maintaining compliance, safety, and quality standards.
* Develop and mentor a high-performing senior leadership team across departments.
* Collaborate with global leadership on strategic planning, investment, and growth across European operations.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reduce cost, and exceed customer expectations.
\
Interested candidates should have a strong understanding of injection moulding, plastics processing, or high-volume assembly (medical, pharma, or packaging sectors) as well as 10+ years' experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
\
Proven experience leading a site of at least 200 employees in a cleanroom or regulated production environment is essential. Exposure to multi-site leadership or international operations is also desirable.
\
Key skills include visionary leadership, commercial acumen, GMP knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
\
Candidates should be able to deliver on both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives.