Site Lead – Drive Operational Excellence at Carroll’s Cuisine, Tullamore
Are you an experienced manufacturing leader ready to take full ownership of site performance? Based at Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore, we’re looking for a Site Lead to spearhead operations, champion continuous improvement, and lead a high-performing team across all departments—production, engineering, supply chain, finance, technical, and people.
Benefits: Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Relocation Assistance
Key Responsibilities
Translate business strategy into a clear, actionable plan owned by the Site Leadership Team
Deliver against all production, people, and financial performance targets
Identify opportunities to improve site efficiency through process optimisation and capital investment
Embed strong governance and use of KPIs to guide performance improvement plans (PIPs)
Build a culture of challenge, empowerment, and continuous improvement across the site
Champion food safety, hygiene, and GMP standards with a focus on quality culture
Create and sustain a safe working environment aligned with H&S policies and SHE objectives
Lead the delivery of the site’s CI / Lean / MANEX agenda using structured problem-solving techniques
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
Graduate calibre, with strong critical reasoning skills and decision-making ability
10+ years leading large-scale FMCG or high-risk RTE food manufacturing operations
Proven leadership as a Factory Manager, Operations Director, or similar senior role
Solid grasp of Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies
Strong working knowledge of own-label manufacturing, retailer standards, and short shelf-life products
Qualifications in H&S and Food Hygiene
Competence across strategic planning, people development, change management, and commercial thinking
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Tullamore, County Offaly
Hours of Work
Full-time
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