Manufacturing Operations Manager
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
Our highly automated plants manufacture Cadbury favourite brands such as Flake, Twirl and Boost which are supplied to customers in Europe. As part of Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world.
The Coolock manufacturing site has a strong Cadbury Heritage and manufactures unrivalled products in the confectionery market.
As the Manufacturing Operations Manager you will be reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Site manager, you will lead the production operations in one section of the Coolock Manufacturing Plant, e.g. Twirl/ Flake/ Dairy milk production areas, delivering key performance targets in safety, quality, cost, productivity, delivery, sustainability, morale (SQCDSM).
You will manage a team of Production shift line managers, with operators and technicians reporting indirectly in a unionised environment.
You will work with operations teams, engineering teams, continuous improvement teams, Lean six sigma team, Planning hub, Human resources etc. to ensure you effectively manage the production area you are responsible for ensuring our manufacturing strategy is implemented. To succeed in establishing a highly performing organisation, you will demonstrate excellent people management skills, leadership qualities, and effective management of Employee relations in your area of the factory.
How you will contribute
Manage a team of production shift line managers and manage all processes, general efficiency and outputs from your manufacturing area. You will direct & work very closely with engineering teams to achieve manufacturing goals.
Manage change / transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey including AM-Autonomous Maintenance & PM-Progressive Maintenance.
Role model values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team, all in a unionised environment.
Support the manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals, coach Line Leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPI's.
Ensure healthy, open, and collaborative relationships by working in partnership with Trade Union representatives in the unit, leading the development of good working relationships between management and the unions at local level.
Lead and be accountable for establishing a strong governance to review & control operational performance and Continuous Improvement plans, embedding a zero-loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both internally and externally.
Lead and be accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioural, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.
What you will bring
Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in a traditional Unionised environment in CPG industry (ideally in food manufacturing) with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools.
Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building.
Ideally an Engineering/ Food Science background with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
This role is a day based position.
Relocation Support Available?
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Type: Regular Manufacturing support Manufacturing
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Site Manager - Field Service Operations Ireland
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Location:Dublin, IRLLeixlip, IRLYou'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits (.)
What You'll Do
Applied Materials has a high‑level position opportunity for a recognised expert within the semiconductor or related industry. This Site Manager position will manage the Business of Field Service Operations (FSO) for our Ireland customer site, based in Leixlip, Co. Kildare.
This Field Service manager role will put your highly specialised experience and talent to work at Applied Materials. You may be called upon to anticipate internal or external business challenges, as well as to recommend process and strategy improvements. Your input will help guide organisational strategy, and you will lead your team to achieve key milestones and objectives in this senior role. You will report to the FSO Senior Director / Ireland Country Manager.
Direct and manage activities for customer site in Ireland, including people management, customer satisfaction, P&L, budget management.
Drive a culture of safety and quality by setting clear processes, empowering safety ownership, and ensuring consistent use of systems across onboarding, training, operations, and continuous improvement.
Establish a culture of business ownership and growth by expanding Applied market share, supporting BU and system sales, holding weekly cross‑functional reviews, and implementing a multi‑level engagement model-from site and ops managers to customer and sales-to manage the business as one profitable, end‑to‑end unit.
Build strong, transparent partnerships with customer Fab leadership, coach Managers, sales and team leads on best practices, and establish the systems, ownership, and alignment needed for successful installs, ramps, and ongoing collaboration-ensuring Applied is the preferred strategic partner.
Ensure continuous improvement and accountability by promoting KPI ownership at all levels, leveraging Power BI and SMART Analytics to boost skills, productivity, and digital transformation toward FY28 goals.
Lead site revenue growth and margin improvement by expanding CSA and market share, reducing service costs, and meeting AOP/CMT targets through strategic planning and cross‑functional alignment.
What you will need
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline.
7-10 years plus of relevant experience.
Extensive and highly regarded expertise in semiconductor or related industry.
Experience in strategic planning and business analytics.
High level Customer Management experience.
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, inspire and motivate teams.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
Excellent knowledge of management methods and techniques.
Ability to set and sustain a culture of safety, quality, and productivity across all organisational levels.
Process Improvement and strong decision‑making skills.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
What to expect
Leadership Impact: You’ll play a key role in shaping a high‑performing team leader layer, driving employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and business growth from the ground up.
Operational Excellence: Expect to lead the implementation and tracking of site‑wide KPIs, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
Culture Building: You’ll be instrumental in fostering a strong culture of safety, quality, productivity, and innovation.
Digital Transformation: You'll champion the adoption of digital tools like Power BI and SMART Analytics to enhance team capabilities and support long‑term productivity goals.
Strategic Influence: This role positions you as a key driver of organisational transformation, with opportunities to shape future leadership and business direction.
Additional Information
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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