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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

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