Job Description
Role: Operations Manager
Salary: €65,000 – €75,000 (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Dublin 22
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, pension contribution, career progression and professional development support
Operations Manager
Exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Operations Manager to oversee and optimise operations at a key site within a fast-paced, growing organisation. This role is ideal for a highly organised and commercially aware professional with a strong background in warehouse operations, procurement and financial oversight. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency, cost control and continuous improvement across all functions, supporting the ongoing growth and success of the business.
This position requires a confident and hands-on leader who can take full ownership of site operations while maintaining a strategic overview of supply chain performance. The Operations Manager will act as a key link between operational teams and senior leadership, delivering clear, accurate and insightful reporting, while confidently presenting performance updates and strategic recommendations at executive level. A proactive mindset, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders are essential to drive performance and achieve operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all day-to-day operations at the site, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business goals
- Lead and optimise warehouse operations, including inventory management, logistics, and distribution processes
- Manage procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and strong supplier relationships
- Take ownership of financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity and efficiency
- Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Produce accurate and timely operational and financial reports for senior leadership
- Present performance updates, insights, and recommendations to the senior leadership team with confidence
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements
- Lead, mentor and develop on-site teams to drive engagement and high performance
- Identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with wider business objectives
Requirements:
- Proven experience in an Operations Manager or similar role within supply chain, logistics, or a related environment
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and procurement processes
- Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Experience managing site operations with full operational ownership
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Commercially aware with a continuous improvement mindset
- Willingness to travel as required
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Operations Manager looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking organisation. The role offers significant scope to make a real impact, driving operational excellence while contributing to the strategic direction of the business.
What to do next: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Conor via email conor@tdtalent.ie