Overview
A fantastic opportunity for a proven Director level candidate from the packaging automation market to work for a company going through its fastest growth. This role may suit a first-time Managing Director or CEO stepping up into full enterprise leadership, supported by experienced shareholders.
BASIC SALARY: 120,000€ - 140,000€
BENEFITS:
* Company Bonus
* Equity
* Pension
* Health Scheme
* 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays
* Laptop & Mobile Phone
LOCATION: Ireland (relocation package available)
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Wexford, Belfast, Waterford, Londonderry
JOB DESCRIPTION: Managing Director, Sales Director, Operations Director - packaging automation, capital equipment
Responsibilities
* Strategic leadership - developing & executing a clear strategic plan aligned with company goals & vision
* Developing the company's USP & competitive advantage
* Ultimately accountable for enterprise value creation, aligning strategy, people, capital & execution to build a scalable, global automation platform
* Implementing KPI's, OKR's & using data to ensure the company improves & meets targets
* Drive growth by executing the strategic plan - identifying new markets & business opportunities
* Overseeing the implementation of a culture of continuous improvement & "Empowered Accountability" to empower teams to improve financial margins, safety & processes
* Operational excellence - oversee & improve operations to meet highest standards & deliver URSs on time & budget
* Innovation & technology: stay at the forefront of robotics, automation & AI / software to improve margins & growth potential
* Lead discussions with key customers to maintain a customer-focused approach and achieve sales targets
* Supervise Sales & Marketing ensuring brand growth & support the consultancy & problem solving sales-led processes
* Maintain strong relationships with shareholders, suppliers, customers & industry partners
* Lead & integrate strategic acquisitions as part of a Buy & Build growth strategy, supported by shareholders
* Lead by example, fostering a positive, learning-driven & continuous improvement culture
Qualifications (Person Specification)
* Ideally be qualified in Mechanical Engineering
* Experience in packaging automation, robotics, or machine building
* Proven leadership experience at Director level
* Strong P&L ownership & board exposure
* Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
* Ambitious, resilient, people-focused leader with high energy & ownership mindset
* Full driving license
* Eligible to live and work in Ireland
The Company
We are Ireland's leading robotic packaging & automation provider offering cutting edge solutions to the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotech, medical devices & food industries.
From our large R&D manufacturing hub in Southern Ireland, we design, build & support high-performance systems that solve real-world production challenges and are trusted by Global brands. Our focus is to provide best in-class solutions in filling, wrapping, assembling and packaging.
Prospects
This role offers significant opportunity for an ambitious, experienced professional with a desire to develop their career with a growing and forward-thinking company and group with a track record and plans for strong growth. This is a career-defining role supported by an experienced investor, with the opportunity to co-own and scale a high-potential automation business through organic growth and targeted M&A.
It is highly likely you will have worked in roles such as Managing Director, Sales Director, Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, Site Director, Operations Director - packaging automation, capital equipment, robotics, machine building.
Interested?
Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Wallace Hind Selection supports diversity, champion equality, and fosters inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
REF: IP18379, Wallace Hind Selection
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