Director of Operations
Location: Northern Ireland based. The position will be based across multiple NI manufacturing sites.
On Offer:
* Up to a 30% bonus
* Pension
Full‑time permanent position.
Hours of work:
* Monday to Thursday business hours, with an early finish on a Friday
* Flexibility in start and finish
* Some work from home available – subject to business needs
Note that sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be offered with this position.
The Firm
The company is a large home‑grown established firm that designs, manufactures and commissions high‑value, large, bespoke heavy machinery for their international customers. They have a global presence and are a renowned and respected employer with a strong focus on training and developing staff.
The role of Director of Operations
The Director of Operations will be a key architect in shaping the future of operational excellence within the company. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional standards throughout all production facilities. With a relentless focus on efficiency and performance, the successful candidate will embed best‑in‑class practices that elevate output and deliver outstanding value to customers. Working closely with the board and other Directors, the successful strategic leader will ensure functions are aligned with strategic priorities, delivering measurable impact across cost, quality, delivery, and end‑to‑end efficiency.
The individual will drive both strategic direction and day‑to‑day execution across three key essential areas:
* Supply Chain
* Assembly Operations
* Quality Assurance
Essential Criteria for the role of Director of Operations
* A relevant 3rd level qualification OR demonstration of significant comparable experience
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a very senior leadership role specifically strategically over both supply chain and assembly operations – experience in these two areas are key!
* Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance methods and systems
* Proven track record in the oversight of end‑to‑end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics and supplier performance
* Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
* Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies
* Ability to influence others and establish strong working relationships
* Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
* Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into operational delivery
* Clean current driving license
Contact
If interested, contact Hugh Nugent or Darren McVicker for a confidential conversation on 02890313720 – h.nugent@vickerstock.com / d.mcvicker@vickerstock.com.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing, Production, and Engineering
Industries: Fabricated Metal Products, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing
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