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Industry: Animal Health

The Company:

The company focus on identifying key issues/problems that affect both current and potential customers and on designing solutions/programs to overcome these. provide the complete animal husbandry solution to its customers which incorporates veterinary medicines, hygiene solutions and nutritional supplements to ensure that the animals health is always maximised while also giving the farmer a good return on investment.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Chief Executive Officer to manage develop and grow the business. You’ll have responsibility for Commercial, Financial and Operational performance of the business, including delivery of profit targets, margin management, focused cost control, management of operational & customer metrics. You will develop an overall strategy for the business and lead the implementation of agreed strategic initiatives for the business.

Profile:

• The successful candidate will have the following attributes/experience:
• Customer focused with strong commercial acumen
• Minimum of 10 years relevant Leadership experience in a similar manufacturing business.
• Excellent negotiation skills in a commercial context.
• Experience of building relationships and influencing outcomes with stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge of International business to business sector and in a highly regulated environment like Agribusiness.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant regulatory standards governing industry.

Responsibility:

• Develop the commercial arm to drive innovation and added value for the business.
• Managing the overall operational performance of the business.
• Leading and managing effective and sustainable organisational change.
• Managing all capital expenditure for the business.
• Manage a cross functional management team to deliver objectives covering Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, People, Quality and Customer Service.
• Leading and embedding a Continuous Improvement culture through meaningful engagement and participation of employees to deliver outstanding business performance.

Ready to take the next step? Submit your CV to Micheál at Micheal@intersearch.ie

Job Purpose

• Responsible for full oversite of the company, Maintenance and Engineering functions.
• To ensure quality through proactive monitoring and review of products, equipment and process efficiencies and to plan and implement improvements.
• To manage capital projects and develop all aspects of the manufacturing operation to ensure the growth and profit earning capacity as detailed in the agreed budgets and strategic plan is delivered and maintained.
• To research, develop and introduce new products and processes at a site level to satisfy new and existing customers’ requirements.
• To leverage support of Pretium Group Engineering function on larger scale complex projects.

Key accountabilities 

• Monitor and manage the sites facilities and processes to optimise throughput and efficiency whilst ensuring customer expectations for quality and delivery are met on time and in full.
• Recruit, mentor, motivate and manage a team of engineers and technicians capable of maximising the plants performance and potential ensuring personal development, cross training and succession planning meets current and future business needs.
• Monitor and performance manage resources to ensure that the requirements of the business are met while controlling expenditure for labour, direct expense and consumables within the approved budget and provide early indications of any potential variances to assist the overall company forecasting.
• Promote and drive an ethos of continuous improvement in all areas of the business.
• Review and adopt best working practices and operational methods to maintain process efficiency and competitiveness.
•  Support the Management Team to ensure the business conforms to management systems requirements and the management system is capable of achieving the business targets for; quality, health and safety, environmental, social responsibility, sustainability, GMP and food hygiene and personnel discipline and performance.
• Plan and implement changes to ensure the integrity of the management system is maintained.
• Foster strong relationships with key suppliers, contractors and customers.
• Develop and introduce new products and processes to satisfy customers’ requirements.
• Plan and implement changes to ensure the integrity of the management system is maintained.

Qualifications

• Educational and Professional:
• Graduate in an engineering or related scientific discipline

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Minimum 5 years management experience of leading a facilities & technical department within a manufacturing organisation.
• Knowledge of polymers and polymer processing would be a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing technical capital projects.
• Minimum of 3 years managing new product/process development and introduction.
• Knowledge of labour, health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Communication/briefing & Team building skills.
• Negotiation/consultation skills.
• Recruitment and personnel development skills.
• Budget preparation and management of budgets.
• Knowledge of GMP and accredited QHSE systems.
• Problem solving skills.
• Experience in CAD systems BEHAVIOURS:
• Analytical thinking
• Self Control
• Tenacity, and high energy levels
• Rational Persuasion
• Customer focused; service, quality, communications,
• Efficiency and Results Focused
• People development
• Concern for standards

Ready to take the next step? Submit your CV to Jack at Jack@intersearch.ie
 

National Sales Leader

Join our dynamic team where leadership means more than product knowledge. We seek a visionary who can drive commercial excellence through clarity, coaching and a relentless focus on key metrics. You’ll own sales strategy across two jurisdictions, manage a high-performing team and turn data into action. While agricultural experience is advantageous, it's not essential. If you excel at motivating, measuring and maximizing sales team impact, we want to hear from you..

The role

• Lead a multi-million business with visible, weekly results.
  Strengthen and grow a talented sales team while keeping our focus.
• National scope: Unlock new revenue in existing and emerging markets.
• Build and execute a data-led sales strategy.
• Set and track KPIs, adjust fast.
• Coach and develop talent through structured programmes.
• Recruit top sellers.
• Deepen customer relationships and expand key accounts.
• Work cross-functionally to align on margin-driving offers.
• The role allows for remote working but will require some weekly hybrid work.

Experience Required

• A track record of smashing national targets (with numbers to prove it)
• 3+ years leading field & inside sales teams (10+ heads minimum)
• Strong hiring, onboarding & coaching skills
• Clear, confident communication—from boardroom to barnyard

Desirable Skills

• Agri, animal health or life sciences experience.
• Coaching or mentoring credentials.
• A degree helps, but results matter more.

If you’ve built high-performance teams and consistently exceeded quotas - send your CV to Stephanie at Stephanie@intersearch.ie

Job Summary

A global leader in medical device contract manufacturing is seeking a Managing Director for Ireland, with a defined path to take on the broader remit of VP European Operations. The role will initially focus on leading a flagship high-volume manufacturing site in Ireland (300+ headcount), with progression to oversee multi-site European operations and drive strategic growth across the region.

This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic operations executive to step into a succession role that blends site leadership, regional scale-up, and client-facing commercial ownership within a regulated, innovation-led environment.

Experience

• Strong understanding of injection moulding, plastics processing, or high-volume assembly (medical, pharma, or packaging sectors) - Essential
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing leadership roles, ideally within medical devices, plastics, or regulated contract manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading a site of at least 200 employees in a cleanroom or regulated production environment.
• Experience overseeing cross-functional teams: operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and commercial.
• Exposure to multi-site leadership or international operations is a distinct advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Visionary leader with the ability to scale operations, develop people, and influence culture.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to represent operations to global customers.
• Deep understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.
  Highly structured approach to Lean, OEE, and performance measurement.
• Excellent communicator, skilled in stakeholder management across all levels.
• Ability to deliver on both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Irish manufacturing site including P&L ownership, production, quality, and people leadership.
• Ensure consistent delivery of customer requirements while maintaining compliance, safety, and quality standards.
  Develop and mentor a high-performing senior leadership team across departments.
• Collaborate with global leadership on strategic planning, investment, and growth across European operations.
  Prepare for and transition into a multi-site European leadership role within 6–12 months.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reduce cost, and exceed customer expectations.
• Act as a primary point of contact for key European customers, leading operational reviews and commercial discussions as required.

Interested – then apply now with your CV. Remember, some experience of injection moulding is essential – please only apply if you meet this criteria. Only those meeting the criteria will be responded to.

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Conor at Conor@intersearch.ie

The Organisation

This Europe-wide precision manufacturing business supplies leading industrial firms in over 80 countries across automotive, medical, aerospace, marine, defence and general engineering sectors. It is part of a US owned global business employing 1000 people, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Ireland, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and the US.

Position summary/role overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimise the procurement activities that support one of the company’s European operations and within 12 months expand the role to cover additional countries / other sites in Europe. The role is responsible for leading the procurement function (a 4 person team), to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods and services. It involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. This role will also have wider responsibilities, covering other European operations.

The role will collaborate closely with our division supply chain network, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of buyers based in Germany supporting the company’s German brand.
• Streamline procurement and logistics processes to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
• Manage, report and analyse all direct and indirect spend.
• Implement KPI-driven performance tracking, digital tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supplier evaluation, selection, and negotiation; maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, logistics, and finance teams.
• Ensure high level of data management within ERP and planning tools.

Key Europe-wide Responsibilities

• Report and analyse spend, inventory, data management and stock outs/shortages for numerous European sites.
• Assist with procurement strategies and supply chain activities.
• Provide ERP and supply chain data management support.
• Support Division Head of Supply Chain and Procurement on key projects

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement, ideally along with exposure to supply chain or inventory management.
• Experience in cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and supplier development.
• High level of ERP knowledge ideally.
• German language skills an advantage but not essential.

Apply now and be part of our clients’ journey. For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Duncan at Duncan@intersearch.ie

About the job
 One of Ireland’s leading liquid milk processors, operating a modern, automated facility with strong sustainability credentials and producing a range of fresh dairy products like milk, cream and buttermilk for retail and foodservice, is offering the opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led business with deep roots in the rural economy and a reputation for delivering excellence. 

The Role

The CEO will lead the overall management, growth, and strategic direction of the company’s product portfolio. This role involves shaping and executing a long-term business strategy that drives commercial success, leverages sustainability initiatives, and strengthens customer relationships.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven commercial success at senior management level
• Minimum of five years’ relevant leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of the FMCG sector, ideally across branded and private-label products
• Experience managing customer relationships within FMCG
• Relevant third-level qualification in business, food science, or similar (preferred)
• Excellent leadership, people management, and communication skills
• Results-driven with a strong industry background
• Ability to build a metrics-driven, high-performance culture
• Skilled in coaching and developing team members
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Commercially aware with solid understanding of operations, procurement, and product delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver long-term strategy with focus on sustainability, innovation, and growth
• Manage overall commercial, financial, and operational performance
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Drive growth through innovation and value-added product development
• Lead and motivate teams to achieve excellence and continuous improvement
• Anticipate market trends and maintain a strong product pipeline
• Align internal departments on key business objectives
• Streamline logistics and procurement for better efficiency and availability

Apply now and be part of our clients’ journey. For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Ciara at Ciara@intersearch.ie

Job Summary

This is a newly created role within a growing business, responsible for high volume manufacturing operations. Establish standards of performance, measure results, analyse workflow and troubleshoot problems.

Experience

At least 5 years’ high volume manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience in a medical device or plastics or plastic packaging business, ideally with knowledge of injection moulding manufacturing.

Skills

Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Able to analyse performance data and present actionable insights.

Able to influence and collaborate with all levels of the business.

A results-driven approach with a knack for problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Good understanding of lean manufacturing.

Role Responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment, enforce safety procedures/policies.

Manage the performance of the production facility, including resourcing, manpower, and efficiency.

Monitor production data (downtime, waste, non-conformances) and implement solutions.

Monitor plant performance by shift, creating goals and reviewing tracking metrics.

Implement and uphold ISO 13485 standards, ensuring GMP compliance and product quality

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.

Apply now and be part of our clients’ journey. For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Duncan at Duncan@intersearch.ie

About the job
Join Our Clients World-Class Manufacturing Team as an Operations Manager!

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and optimize all aspects of production at our clients state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive efficiency, quality, safety and compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with business goals.
• Operations & Team Management: Lead, coach, and manage the operations team, ensuring an optimized organizational structure and a robust people management system.
• Site Leadership: Play a key role in the site leadership team, contributing to site-wide projects and initiatives.Production Performance: Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning to maximize efficiency.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements, implementing improvement measures as needed.
• Safety & Risk Management: Maintain a strong safety culture and enforce robust safety programs.Inventory & Cost Control: Optimize inventory levels, manage budgets, and drive cost-effective operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to achieve business objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience in Operations Management within a high volume/highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in world-class manufacturing environments, utilizing TPM, Six Sigma, and SAP.
• Expertise in injection moulding, automated assembly equipment and packaging machinery is highly desirable.Knowledge of utility operations (compressors, chillers, dust extraction) is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Quality processes such as Process Control, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Validation.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of driving performance and cultural change.
• Continuous Improvement mindset (CI certification desirable).
• Degree in Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead a best-in-class manufacturing operation, we want to hear from you!

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Duncan at duncan@intersearch.ie