Operations Manager

About Vertiv

Vertiv is the leading manufacturer of electrical switchgear in the UK and Ireland, specializing in bespoke integrated power solutions tailored for each client's project. With over three decades of experience and a dedicated team of skilled engineers across multiple continents, Vertiv delivers exceptional technical, project management, and customer support services in the power solutions sector.

Position Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-oriented Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee our production plant located in Burnfoot, County Donegal. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader who excels in managing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and implementing change within a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to meet operational goals and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Drive change management and deploy process enhancements including lean methodologies to boost efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to ensure operational activities align with business strategies.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators to support informed decision-making.
• Coach and supervise production team leaders and their staff.
• Coordinate efforts with procurement, engineering, and logistics for smooth operational flow.
• Prepare and present detailed production reports for senior management.
• Oversee production budgeting and cost control measures.
• Promote employee engagement through targeted training and development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and teamwork.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven success in building and sustaining effective, high-performing teams.
• Experience leading change initiatives and continuous improvement projects, with familiarity in Lean or Six Sigma practices preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, or related discipline preferred; equivalent industry expertise will also be considered.

Additional Details

This role involves approximately 10% travel. Candidates are expected to embrace Vertiv’s core principles including Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion, and embody strategic priorities such as Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, and Financial Strength. The behavioral expectations include ownership, urgency, customer-centric mindset, strategic thinking and execution, leading by example, continuous improvement, and open communication.

Diversity and Inclusion

Vertiv is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, offering non-discriminatory treatment with regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected characteristics. Support is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.