Head of Operations - up to €65,000 DOE
Location: North Point Business Park -
Are you a seasoned Head of Operations with a sharp focus on capacity planning, stock optimisation, and cross-functional leadership? Are you looking to join a dynamic, fast-growing business where your operational expertise will directly shape strategy and scale?
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader from an FMCG, engineering, or supply chain background to step into a key role within a forward-thinking and growth-driven environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Operational Strategy & Leadership:
Oversee and align day-to-day operations across teams with long-term strategic goals. Champion best practices and drive a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Capacity & Stock Planning:
Lead forecasting and capacity planning from a stock and fulfilment perspective. Optimise resource and inventory management to meet customer demand efficiently while minimising waste and downtime.
- Performance Management & KPI Tracking:
Develop, report on, and improve KPIs across departments to reduce costs, improve accuracy, and drive operational excellence.
- Process Improvement & Scalability:
Identify inefficiencies and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Support the business in preparing infrastructure and systems for scalable growth.
- Technology & Automation Integration:
Spearhead projects to integrate automation and IT solutions into existing workflows to improve performance, data flow, and overall efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Communication:
Ensure seamless collaboration between operations, logistics, sales, HR, and compliance functions. Lead meetings, present to stakeholders, and influence at all levels.
- Compliance, Risk & Safety Oversight:
Develop and enforce safety procedures, lead risk assessments, and ensure full regulatory compliance across operations and facilities.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in Operations Management within FMCG, engineering, or supply chain
- Strong track record in capacity planning, forecasting, and resource allocation
- Hands-on leadership style with experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams
- Confident with data-driven decision-making, reporting, and performance optimisation
- Familiarity with warehouse, distribution, or production environments
- Excellent communicator with board-level presentation experience
- Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and quality standards
- Experience with technology or automation implementation is a plus
Why Join?
- Competitive salary (€55K-€65K DOE)
- Influence strategic decision-making and business scalability
- Join a company with strong values, a supportive culture, and real career growth
- Be part of a forward-looking leadership team that values operational excellence and innovation
Apply now to take your next career step.