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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

Sector: Food/Retail


The Company:
Known for its innovation, sustainability leadership and high-quality products. It serves both branded and private-label markets across retail, foodservice and industrial channels. Leveraging state-of the-art manufacturing, advanced R&D capabilities and long-standing
partnerships, it delivers trusted, solutions to its customers.


The Role:
Ready to take the next step in your career with a leading food and nutrition business? We’re looking for a National Account Manager to join a high-performing team. In this key commercial role, you’ll be responsible for managing major accounts within the consumer portfolio—covering both mainly branded and some own label products. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking and innovation-led organisation operating at the forefront of the food and nutrition industry. The company combines consumer insights, best-inclass R&D and advanced manufacturing to bring high-quality products to market.

Profile:
The successful candidate will have the following attributes/experience:

  • Experience managing branded and/or own label FMCG accounts.
  • Proven track record in growing sales and strengthening customer relationships.
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills.
  • Experience managing P&Ls, joint business plans, and promotional campaigns.
  • Solid understanding of the Irish retail sector.
  • High levels of drive, energy, and adaptability.
  • Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative environment.
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid model with two office days per week.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategic customer account plans to drive sales growth.
  • Negotiate contracts, JBPs, promotions, NPD and share of space across accounts.
  • Champion the voice of the customer, driving cross-functional collaboration and customer focus.
  • Lead customer projects from start to finish, ensuring outstanding delivery.
  • Leverage insights and category trends to identify opportunities and drive performance.
  • Deliver against KPIs including volume, revenue, margin, NPD listings, and distribution.
  • Maintain strong internal communication on projects impacting multiple departments.
  • Manage pricing, promotions, and budgets
    with precision.


If you’re commercially driven, passionate about FMCG and ready to deliver strategic customer plans that drive volume, value and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.


For more Information contact:
Micheál Coughlan
micheal@intersearch.ie

Sector: Food/Retail


The Company:
Known for its innovation, sustainability leadership and high-quality products. It serves both branded and private-label markets across
retail, foodservice and industrial channels. Leveraging state-of-the-art manufacturing, advanced R&D capabilities and long-standing partnerships, it delivers trusted, solutions to its customers.


The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a well-established food and nutrition manufacturing facility in Co. Kilkenny. This role will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will play a key role in coordinating daily and strategic maintenance activity to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and safety across production.


Profile:
The successful candidate will have the following attributes/experience:

  • A third-level qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.

  • Strong leadership and team coaching experience in a maintenance or manufacturing setting.

  • Deep understanding of maintenance best practices.

  • Proficiency in RCA and lean manufacturing methodologies.

  • Solid experience with SAP PM/MM or similar CMMS tools.

  • Excellent organisation, planning, and communication skills.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily and weekly maintenance planning and handover meetings.

  • Oversee both reactive and preventative maintenance activities in line with production schedules.

  • Deliver and monitor departmental KPIs to support site performance.

  • Support site audits, customer requirements, and root cause investigations (RCA).

  • Champion health & safety practices including permit controls (LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space) and contractor management.

  • Act as the Maintenance Lead on site projects, including new equipment setup, criticality analysis, and PM schedule development.

  • Drive best practice in maintenance systems, such as condition-based monitoring (CBM), vibration analysis, and thermal imaging.

  • Liaise closely with operations, offering technical support across production plants.


This is a progressive opportunity for a handson, solution-focused manager to shape maintenance strategy and culture at a modern, progressive and fast paced manufacturing site with strong growth and
investment in operations. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.


For more Information contact:
Micheál Coughlan
micheal@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
 We're seeking a seasoned Director of QA to lead Quality Assurance across global manufacturing, distribution and supplier operations. A key member of the Global Quality Leadership Team, you'll drive a strong quality culture, ensure compliance and lead continuous improvement efforts across a complex, regulated environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and support QA teams across manufacturing plants, distribution, and contract manufacturing sites
  • Ensure global compliance with ISO, FDA, and international regulatory standards
  • Oversee QMS improvement, risk management, and audit readiness
  • Drive performance through KPIs and cost of quality initiatives
  • Build cross-site process standardization and best-in-class QA practices
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to align quality strategy with business goals
  • Coach and develop talent within the QA function


Experience required:

  • 12–15 years in Quality Assurance, with minimum of 8 years' senior leadership experience in the medical device industry
  • Strong understanding of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and global regulatory frameworks
  • Proven record of leading teams in multi-site environments and managing audits/inspections
  • Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering; advanced degree preferredSkilled in Lean/Six Sigma, risk-based sampling, and ERP systems


This is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape quality operations on a global scale while delivering real impact for the users of our clients' life-enhancing products.



If you have the experience as described above and want to lead with purpose and bring strategic vision to a global team — we’d love to hear from you....


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