Established in 1893, Mullinahone Co-op (in County Tipperary) is one of Ireland's longest established farmer-owned co-ops. Throughout its history it has made a major contribution to the local community in Mullinahone and to the Irish Agricultural Sector. Today, the co-op operates multiple business units: Livestock Identification, Dairy Processing, Agri wholesale Supplies, Pet Grooming Supplies, and Rubber Moulding.
Senior Management
Operations Management
Permanent
Agri-business
The Candidate
We are seeking a professional who can effectively lead with pace in a dynamic and sometimes pressurised environment. The role will involve working with the stakeholders to deliver the changes and solutions required to optimise customer service and the customer experience
If you are an ambitious professional with a "winning together" mind set, a natural collaborator and you wish to work in a dynamic environment, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team.
Key Responsibilities of the "Operations Management" role
The operations manager will oversee the organization's daily activities to ensure
efficiency
,
productivity
, and
compliance
,
managing processes
,
resources
, and
staff
across various departments like order recruitment, order processing, production, logistics providers, quality control, and customer service.
Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies to improve:
Process Optimisation:
o Investigating, analysing, and improving existing business processes to drive efficiency, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
Resource Management:
o Efficiently allocating and managing resources such as labour, materials, and capital to meet operational objectives.
Team Leadership:
o Supervising and training staff, fostering a motivated workforce, and assigning tasks to ensure successful task completion.
Budgeting and Finance:
o Overseeing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and implementing strategies to maintain the financial health of operations.
Quality and Compliance:
o Ensuring that products and services meet high-quality standards and that all operations comply with company policies and safety regulations.
Strategy Development:
o Developing and implementing operational strategies to support the company's high-level goals and objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
o Working with other departments (e.g., finance, marketing, & sales) to streamline processes and achieve shared goals.
Performance Monitoring:
o Using key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
Key Skills & Experience
Strong
leadership
,
analytical thinking
, and
problem-solving skills
are essential for success in this diverse and crucial senior-level role. The following are desirable:
* 3+ years of experience in production/customer service environment.
* A third level qualification
* Strong stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Why Join Us?
* Play a key role in a dynamic and varied business environment.
* Work on cutting-edge technology, production, and analytics initiatives with real-world impact.
* Oversee the integration of data, IT, and production in a senior management role with influence.
* Competitive salary, benefits, and personal growth opportunities.
If you have the skills necessary to excel in this position, we would love to hear from you.
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