Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Operations Manager (Manufacturing): Leading site operations and manufacturing of low and medium voltage switchgear with an accent on operational excellence, safety culture, and continuous improvement. Focus on driving site KPIs, optimizing resource planning, and managing complex change initiatives to enhance competitiveness.

Location: Onsite in Campsie, Derry, Northern Ireland

Company

hirify.global is a global leader that designs, manufactures, and services mission-critical infrastructure technologies for data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments.

What you will do

• Partner with senior leadership to enhance site performance, efficiency, and safety culture.
• Drive operational excellence through measurable continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support delivery of site KPIs and budget targets, ensuring effective cost control.
• Lead forecasting activities across multiple metrics, including customer demand and resource planning.
• Define and implement improvement projects to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency.
• Champion change management and foster a high-performance culture across all teams.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience leading change and delivering continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Derry, Northern Ireland

Nice to have

• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Stability of a global leader with $5 billion in sales and a reach across nearly 70 countries.
• Professional environment combining corporate stability with the agility of a startup.
• Commitment to a people-first culture, employee engagement, and diversity & inclusion.
• Core principles focused on safety, integrity, respect, and teamwork.