Operations Manager

Role overview

Vertiv is a major producer of electrical switchgear in the UK and Ireland, known for creating integrated power solutions designed around each client’s project needs. Backed by more than 30 years in the field, the company delivers technical support, project management, and customer service through experienced engineering teams across manufacturing sites on three continents.

For its Burnfoot, County Donegal facility, Vertiv is looking for a driven Manufacturing Operations Manager who can steer production performance, guide teams through change, and strengthen operational results in a busy manufacturing setting.

What you will do

• Direct, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams so production goals are achieved and a mindset of continuous improvement is maintained.
• Make sure all health, safety, and environmental standards are consistently followed.
• Manage day-to-day plant activities with a clear focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Lead improvement and change initiatives by introducing lean methods and more efficient ways of working.
• Work closely with senior leaders to ensure the operation supports wider business priorities and plans.
• Track KPIs and other performance measures, then use the data to improve outcomes and decision-making.
• Coach and supervise production team leaders and shop-floor staff.
• Partner with procurement, engineering, and logistics functions to keep operations running smoothly.
• Compile and deliver production updates and performance reports to senior management.
• Control production budgets and keep costs in check.
• Support employee engagement, training, and development initiatives.
• Build a culture of operational excellence, ownership, and teamwork.

What you need

• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or a closely related environment.
• A proven record of developing and sustaining high-performing teams.
• Experience driving change and applying continuous improvement approaches such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, and planning/organization skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Substantial industry experience at an expert level may be accepted instead of a third-level qualification.

Additional information

This position involves around 10% travel.

About the company

Vertiv combines the stability of a global business with the pace and opportunity often found in a startup. The organization designs, manufactures, and services mission-critical infrastructure technologies used in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial settings. With $5 billion in sales, a broad customer base, and operations in nearly 70 countries, Vertiv’s independent business structure is intended to create more value for customers and broaden opportunities for employees.

Core principles and behaviors

The successful candidate is expected to reflect Vertiv’s values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Diversity & Inclusion. The role is also aligned with the company’s strategic priorities of Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, and Financial Strength, supported by behaviors such as owning outcomes, acting with urgency, keeping the customer first, thinking big while executing, leading by example, driving continuous improvement, and seeking ongoing development.

Equal opportunity statement

Vertiv is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hiring, employment conditions, mobility, training, compensation, and workplace health are based on equal opportunity principles without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Support for accessibility issues is available through the company’s recruitment contact channels.