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Multi-Site Plant Manager / Operations Lead

This is a standout opportunity for a senior Operations leader ready to step into a high-impact, multi-site role with full ownership of performance, people, and P&L.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-moving manufacturing environments and knows how to bring structure, energy, and results across multiple sites.

You’ll lead two manufacturing operations as one integrated platform, driving performance, elevating standards, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking full ownership of two manufacturing sites, driving them as a single operational unit
• Leading end-to-end performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC)
• Owning site P&L and delivering measurable improvements in EBITDA, cost and productivity
• Embedding Lean and CI thinking into day-to-day operations
• Leading S&OP, supply chain execution and operational planning
• Acting as the senior operational voice to key customers, ensuring service reliability and trust
• Building, developing and inspiring strong site leadership teams
• Leading through change; growth, optimisation, and transformation phases

What you’ll bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing operations
• Strong background in Labels, Packaging or similar regulated environments
• Experience working with Food & Beverage and/or Healthcare customers
• Solid P&L / cost centre accountability
• A strong Lean and continuous improvement mindset with real delivery behind it
• Confidence operating at the Operations–Commercial interface
• Strong financial, analytical and decision-making capability
• A leadership style that builds engagement, accountability and high performance
• Fluent English plus another European language (an advantage)

Why this role stands out:

This is a chance to genuinely shape operations at scale, not just maintain them. You’ll have visibility at senior level, direct customer impact, and the autonomy to drive meaningful change across two sites.

Apply now by forwarding your CV to ciara@intersearch.ie

Note: Only candidates that are considered to meet the criteria will be responded to.

Position Summary 

The Senior Director of Quality Assurance - Operations provides executive leadership and strategic direction for global quality operations, ensuring consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across manufacturing sites and the supply chain. This role is accountable for translating quality strategy into execution, embedding a culture of compliance and continuous improvement, and serving as a key partner to Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial leadership. 

The Senior Director operates with autonomy and decision authority, balancing risk, compliance, and business continuity in a highly regulated environment. 

Reports to VP, Global Quality & Regulatory Affairs

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global Quality Assurance - Operations strategy aligned with enterprise objectives, regulatory requirements, and patient/customer safety.
• Serve as a key member of the Quality Leadership Team, providing input into enterprise risk management, business continuity planning, and long-term operational strategy.
• Lead transformation initiatives to strengthen quality maturity, standardization, and scalability across global operations.
• Provide end-to-end leadership for Quality Assurance - Operations across multiple manufacturing sites, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Incoming Quality, Distribution Quality and Quality Systems execution.
• Ensure consistent application of quality standards, procedures, and governance across regions and sites.
• Oversee quality performance metrics, trend analysis, and management review to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable global regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and applicable international or local requirements).
• Maintain a state of inspection readiness across all operational sites, act as sponsor for regulatory inspections and major audits.
• Provide oversight for critical quality events, including nonconformances, CAPAs, product holds, and field actions, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Lead cross-functional response to significant quality issues, ensuring rapid containment, risk assessment, and mitigation. 
  Serve as a decision authority for product disposition, escalation, and risk-based decisions impacting quality, safety, supply, service, and regulatory commitments.
• Communicate quality risks and impacts clearly to executive leadership, enabling informed decision-making.
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Design Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle. 
• Drive alignment across functions during investigations, remediation activities, and improvement initiatives. 
  Represent Quality Operations in enterprise forums, steering committees, and executive reviews.
• Drives standardization across the organization when appropriate
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing global Quality Operations teams.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and succession planning for critical quality leadership roles.
• Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in Quality within a regulated industry (medical device preferred), including global quality operations leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading through complex quality issues, regulatory inspections, and enterprise-level change.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Strong judgment, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel <35% 

Leadership Competencies 

• Strategic and systems thinker
• Risk-based decision maker
• Executive communicator
• Change leader
• Talent developer

Apply now by forwarding your CV to ciara@intersearch.ie

Note: Only candidates that are considered to meet the criteria will be responded to.

About the job

Location: Northeast of England (periodic travel required)

A well-established, internationally backed manufacturing organisation operating within a technical/industrial environment is seeking its future HR Manager to deploy the HR roadmap and manage the HR challenges in the United Kingdom.

This appointment will lead the HR agenda across several UK locations. The role forms part of the UK management structure and works in close collaboration with the regional and Group HR stakeholders.

This position blends strategic business partnering with hands-on operational leadership and team management of a small established UK HR team including operational HR and payroll support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UK HR operations across multiple sites
• Partner country leaders on workforce planning and organisational effectiveness
• Oversee recruitment, compensation, employee relations, compliance, and contracts
• Manage HR budget, headcount planning, and salary review cycles
• Implement group-wide talent, performance, L&D, and HR systems initiatives
• Promote engagement, governance, cultural development, and strong H&S standards

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in HR or equivalent professional experience
• Proven HR management experience within an operational, engineering, manufacturing, or similarly structured environment
• Experienced in managing multi-site HR activities
• Experience operating within a matrix or internationally aligned structure
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Ability to balance strategic and operational priorities
• Confident influencing various stakeholders
• High integrity, pragmatic, and solutions-focused

This is a key management position within a stable and growth-oriented organisation.

Interested? Please submit your CV to stephanie@intersearch.ie

Please only apply if you meet the criteria. Only those meeting the criteria will be responded to.