At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams to achieve operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Vertiv, a global leader in electrical switchgear manufacturing with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement at Vertiv.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving change and fostering teamwork in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our production facility in Burnfoot, County Donegal. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing high-performance teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead, inspire, and develop cross-functional teams to achieve operational targets and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met or exceeded.
- Champion change management initiatives, implementing process improvements and lean practices to drive efficiency and delivery.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations with overall business goals and strategic plans.
- Monitor KPIs and performance metrics, using data to guide decision-making and improve outcomes.
- Lead, coach, and supervise production team leaders and staff.
- Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and logistics teams to maintain seamless operations.
- Prepare and present production performance reports to senior management.
- Manage production budgets and control costs effectively.
- Drive employee engagement, training, and development programs.
- Champion operational excellence and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, or similar.
- Strong track record of building and sustaining high-performance teams.
- Demonstrated success in leading change and implementing continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma qualifications).
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Management or related field (preferred).
- Will accept expert industry related experience in lieu of Third level qualifications.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviours to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:- Safety.
- Integrity.
- Respect.
- Teamwork.
- Diversity & Inclusion.
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Operations Manager employer: Vertiv
At Vertiv, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Burnfoot, County Donegal, where innovation and operational excellence thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and a culture that champions teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement. Join us to be part of a global leader in the electrical switchgear industry, where your contributions will directly impact our mission-critical infrastructure solutions.
