This Director of Operations position is a core member of our clients senior management team with full contribution to the overall success and direction of their Shannon, Co. Clare based site. The position involves ensuring that all departments & functions within the areas of responsibility (Technical, Planning, Commercial & Operational) are directed so that their respective priorities are achieved by taking the overall responsibility for delivering the departments functional goals including operational uptime, compliance, financial, and people development. This role offers huge scope for showcasing leadership, innovation & change management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead & anage all operational activities so output targets are achieved in a compliant environment (GMP), and ensuring that all activities comply with laws, regulations, and standards both internally and with external statuary bodies.
- Trouble shooting and giving continuous support to the site.
- Continue to develop Lean methodologies and strategies
- Partner with the Process Leaders to develop strategic direction and resource allocation between teams on site
- Leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of all departments
- Have an ability to lead root cause investigations.
- Ensure all work completed by team or suppliers adheres to ESH policies
- Ensure compliance with current regulatory standards and guidelines
- Manage and give leadership to Energy Management (ISO50001 certified) on site.
- Ensuring Systems, Policies and Procedures are in place and up to date to ensure activities are carried out in compliance with Environmental, Safety, Health, and other corporate standards and regulations.
- Responsibility for authorisation and maintenance of process validation documentation and ensuring these meet regulatory requirements
- Ensuring a process validation master plan is kept current and implemented
- Ensure that activities comply with laws and regulations of local authorities and the government.
- Have External Focus to understand business trends in the global supply chain and implement best practices in Co. Clare site.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Degree or equivalent in a related engineering and/or Financial discipline.
- At least 10 years’ people management experience in a regulated industry
- At least 10 years’ experience of budget management.
- Excellent knowledge and experience of documentation, standards, and guidelines.
- Excellent communication skills an
