Site Operations Manager
Site Operations Manager
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Clark Recruitment is seeking an experienced and strategic Site Operations Manager to lead all operational aspects of a key site based in Naas, Co. Kildare. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused leader to take ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the site’s operations, driving efficiency, safety, and growth across multiple facilities.
About the Role:
As a Site Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing operations, production, and engineering to ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant running of the site. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for maximising plant capabilities, managing key operational metrics, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
This role involves strategic oversight as well as hands-on management, where you’ll lead operations teams to meet business objectives, maintain food safety standards, and deliver cost-effective, high-performance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operations Leadership: Drive the operational performance across multiple sites, ensuring yield control, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements. Ensure all operating parameters are consistently reviewed to maintain food safety and cost-effective production.
- Production & Engineering: Oversee daily operations, ensuring systems and processes are followed to meet business objectives. Take responsibility for the engineering and maintenance strategy, ensuring machinery and equipment run at optimal levels.
- Food Safety & Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of safety, GMP, and health and safety compliance across all units, especially during customer site visits and audits.
- Health & Safety: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for processes, people, and products.
- Management Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all operational data, financial summaries, and performance metrics to aid in decision-making and planning.
- CapEx Management: Develop and manage multi-site operating and capital budgets, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with company and customer cost models.
- Lean & Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/Six Sigma projects, promoting continuous improvement across all areas to drive operational enhancements and savings.
- People Management & Development: Maximise team performance through effective leadership, clear KPI setting, and a focus on staff development and engagement. Foster a positive working environment and lead team-based problem-solving initiatives.
What You Bring:
- 8+ years of operational experience, with a minimum of 3 years at a senior leadership level.
- Strong operational and commercial awareness with a proven ability to manage multi-site operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.
- Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments, with a strong understanding of food safety, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Expertise in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and driving continuous improvement projects.
- Exceptional people management skills with experience leading diverse teams, conducting appraisals, and driving a positive workplace culture.
- Strategic and hands-on leadership approach, capable of balancing operational responsibilities with long-term business objectives.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing CapEx and operational budgets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Proactive, data-driven decision-making capability with a focus on problem-solving and innovation.
Why Apply?
This is a senior leadership role within a dynamic and growing company that values innovation, operational excellence, and employee development. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the operational strategy of a leading site and contribute to its ongoing success.
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Technical Sales Manager
Exciting job description to follow!
Accounts Assistant (Remote)
Core Duties:
- Preparation of the weekly payroll
- Monitoring of the PO system to ensure all POs are processed in a timely manner
- Data entry of sales and purchase invoices
- Data entry of all receipts and payments
- Maintenance and reconciliation of creditors and debtors’ ledgers
- Ensure all purchases are acquired in compliance with the company’s Procurement Policy
- Processing of the monthly accounts payable
- Accounts receivable control
- Processing of employee monthly travel expenses
- Establish and maintain cash controls and monitor cash reserves.
- Prepare and reconcile bank statements.
- Confirm monthly totals on ROS and process payment
- Supporting the Accounts Officer in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Supporting the Accounts Officer in the preparation for the annual audit
- Assist with the preparation of the year end reports for stakeholders
- Assist with the annual budget
- Development, implementation and monitoring of financial policies and procedures.
- Ensure all ledger ‘house-keeping’ activity is carried out on a timely basis and items are matched and cleared as appropriate
- Making sure company is compliant with current taxation legislation.
- Previous experience in a similar role desirable
- Payroll experience is essential
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Self motivated with a positive, can do attitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?
Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We’re here to help you source the best career opportunity.
Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we’re committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.
Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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Culinary Innovation Project Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Culinary & Innovation Project Manager to manage the end-to-end development of new products across retail, B2B, and foodservice sectors. The successful candidate will utilize the SIMPY Innovation process to ensure timely and successful product launches, working closely with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Sales, Production, and Finance. The role involves overseeing product development from concept to marketplace, managing critical paths, and ensuring compliance with food safety legislation and quality management systems.
Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, conducting trials, and adapting products to meet evolving market trends. You will provide innovative solutions for customers, troubleshoot project challenges, and collaborate with senior management to meet business goals. Leadership, attention to detail, and strong project management skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:
- The role of the C&I Project Manager is to facilitate the continuing development, identifying, managing, and efficiently developing new products from concept through to launch for retail, B2B & foodservice sectors
- Participate and support the C&I strategy in line with specific business development plans
- Using the SIMPY Innovation process manage a structured development process throughout TCFG to ensure the successful launch of new products into the marketplace. Working closely with customers and the commercial team in delivering new product and existing product development strategy which brings a competitive advantage to the business
- Provide strong leadership within the C&I team and with customers, ensuring timely delivery and execution of all projects
- Devising critical paths and manage them throughout the business
- Lead the cross functional project teams & meetings to actively drive the products through SIMPY Innovation process to successful launch within the business via approved critical paths
- Liaise with all functions including Business Development, Sales, Production, Maintenance, Purchasing and Technical as appropriate to progress live projects and the Culinary & Innovation strategy
- Provide relevant information to the finance department to enable calculation of product costing and ensure accurate records are documented with regards to all project work
- Steer pilot products through the development process from initiation to launch including carrying out recipe trials, taste panelling, customer consultation & presentation and first production
- Ensure that products are launched in compliance with food safety legislation and quality management systems, both on time and on budget
- Relay the project reports and results to the Senior Management team as required
- Work closely with customers in delivering innovative solutions that are in line with customer expectations and operational/commercial restraints
- Work with production in relation to process improvements / yields / improving process efficiencies
- Assisting customers with project troubleshooting
- Understanding the marketplace and change/evolve the product offering to meet consumer trends
- Participate in the completion of all State agency grant applications
- Write and maintain the upkeep of SOP’s relevant to C&I department
- Flexibility for factory trials which may be conducted outside of normal working hours
Skills / Qualifications/ Experience:
- 3rd level Degree in Food Science / Culinary Science or related discipline
- 5+ years NPD experience
- High energy, team player with strong record of meeting aggressive goals and objectives
- Strong culinary & organisational skills
- Strong people & project management skills
- Strong attention to detail skills required
- Good communication skills, self-starter, work under own initiative, good listener, assertive and highly motivated. Clear demonstration of an ability to provide guidance and motivation to others
Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, conducting trials, and adapting products to meet evolving market trends. You will provide innovative solutions for customers, troubleshoot project challenges, and collaborate with senior management to meet business goals. Leadership, attention to detail, and strong project management skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:
- The role of the C&I Project Manager is to facilitate the continuing development, identifying, managing, and efficiently developing new products from concept through to launch for retail, B2B & foodservice sectors
- Participate and support the C&I strategy in line with specific business development plans
- Using the SIMPY Innovation process manage a structured development process throughout TCFG to ensure the successful launch of new products into the marketplace. Working closely with customers and the commercial team in delivering new product and existing product development strategy which brings a competitive advantage to the business
- Provide strong leadership within the C&I team and with customers, ensuring timely delivery and execution of all projects
- Devising critical paths and manage them throughout the business
- Lead the cross functional project teams & meetings to actively drive the products through SIMPY Innovation process to successful launch within the business via approved critical paths
- Liaise with all functions including Business Development, Sales, Production, Maintenance, Purchasing and Technical as appropriate to progress live projects and the Culinary & Innovation strategy
- Provide relevant information to the finance department to enable calculation of product costing and ensure accurate records are documented with regards to all project work
- Steer pilot products through the development process from initiation to launch including carrying out recipe trials, taste panelling, customer consultation & presentation and first production
- Ensure that products are launched in compliance with food safety legislation and quality management systems, both on time and on budget
- Relay the project reports and results to the Senior Management team as required
- Work closely with customers in delivering innovative solutions that are in line with customer expectations and operational/commercial restraints
- Work with production in relation to process improvements / yields / improving process efficiencies
- Assisting customers with project troubleshooting
- Understanding the marketplace and change/evolve the product offering to meet consumer trends
- Participate in the completion of all State agency grant applications
- Write and maintain the upkeep of SOP’s relevant to C&I department
- Flexibility for factory trials which may be conducted outside of normal working hours
Skills / Qualifications/ Experience:
- 3rd level Degree in Food Science / Culinary Science or related discipline
- 5+ years NPD experience
- High energy, team player with strong record of meeting aggressive goals and objectives
- Strong culinary & organisational skills
- Strong people & project management skills
- Strong attention to detail skills required
- Good communication skills, self-starter, work under own initiative, good listener, assertive and highly motivated. Clear demonstration of an ability to provide guidance and motivation to others
Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
- Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
- Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.
Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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General Manager Pig Production
Job Type: Full-Time.
Salary: Highly competitive.
We are recruiting for a leading agricultural company specialising in high-quality pig production. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and animal welfare, we are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our pig production operations.
Position Overview:
The General Manager – Pig Production will oversee all aspects of our pig production operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and adherence to the highest standards of animal welfare. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong experience in livestock management, business acumen, and a passion for agriculture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of pig production, including breeding, farrowing, nursery, and finishing units.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production staff, ensuring high performance and engagement.
-Animal Welfare: Ensure all operations comply with best practices for animal health, welfare, and biosecurity.
- Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, aiming for profitability and cost-efficiency.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to enhance production efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
- Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Supply Chain Management: Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely procurement of feed, equipment, and other necessary resources.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in pig production management, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong knowledge of pig production processes, including breeding, feeding, and health management.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Solid financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial management.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
- Highly Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
- Company phone.
- Newly renovated 3-bedroom house, Close to good schools, Village location.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
Operations Specialist – Global Logistics Operations Team (G-LOC)
Endress+Hauser (Ireland) Ltd Global Logistics Operations Center based in Exchequer House, Embassy office park, Kill, Co. Kildare, W91W866 are currently recruiting for
Operations Specialist – Global Logistics Operations Team (G-LOC)
- Annual Salary €40k + Benefits
- Hours of Work 37.5 hours weekly
Responsibilities in the Role will include:
• Efficiently manage and resolve logistics queries, sharing insights within the team.
• Timely resolution of queries related to the 'Global Transportation Network delivery service' through our internal ticket system.
• Foster cross-functional communication with internal customers, building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues in Production Centers, Sales Centers, and Logistics.
• Develop and leverage relationships with external partners such as Customs, Trade Compliance, logistics partners, and IT service providers.
• Collaborate with the team to navigate and mitigate operational disruptions, including IT outages and capacity challenges.
• Monitor and coordinate all physical and IT flows (inbound, outbound, returns) through various TMS applications.
• Provide Information of delivery date (IOD) or Proof of delivery (POD) as required.
• Coordinate necessary shipping documents, including commercial invoices, AWB, customs, Safety Data sheets, etc.
• Any other duties commensurate with your skills and experience and as directed by your manager in the development of the role and the Global Logistics Operations Center.
Experience & Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree in business studies, preferably with a logistics focus, or experience in a freight forwarding agent with strong IT affinity.
- Previously experienced in transportation and/or warehouse management.
- Customer-oriented focus with exceptional interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder communication.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English; additional languages like German, Chinese, Italian, French are desirable.
- Good communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven problem-solving capabilities. – Enthusiasm for meticulous documentation (e.g., Work instructions, SOPs, SLAs).
- Familiarity with SAP (Module WM) or other Transport Management Systems is a plus.
- Thrives in a team environment, excels under pressure.
- Preferred training and certification in ADR, IMO, and IATA
Freight Settlement/Data Analytics Experts – Global Logistics Operations Centre (G-LOC)
Endress+Hauser (Ireland) Ltd Global Logistics Operations Center based in Exchequer House, Embassy office park, Kill, Co. Kildare, W91W866 are currently recruiting for
Freight Settlement/Data Analytics Experts – Global Logistics Operations Centre (G-LOC)
- Annual Salary €50k DOE + Benefits
- Hours of Work 37.5 hours weekly
Your Tasks
- Support in setting up standard processes and documentation like SOPs for rate structure systems of our Global Logistics Portofolio
- Read quotations from procurement and define, create, and maintain the price components for Transportation
- (Courier, Express Road, Air Ocean, Rail) and Contract Logistics Services
- Admin and monitor duration of rate agreements with suppliers.
- Monitor LSP(Logistics Service Provider) invoices in different document types (pdf invoice, CSV validation) in context of content (charge codes) and format, re-upload if necessary
- Review invoice discrepancies and lead communication to LSPs for clarification
- Pro-actively check whether the invoices have been received from providers on time beginning of the month
- Record Spot market prices reported by via ticket or other IT systems and execute settlement
- Develop and set up reporting, dashboards to measure KPIs in conjunction with management(eg. Invoices delivery, Currency)
- Onboarding and Training of new LSPs
- Quantitative ad-hoc analyses, using visual analytics, development of algorithms and machine learning as approciate
- Data visualization, including creation of dashboards (mainly using Tableau Software) in the context of Logistics Service, both financial and non-financial
- Close collaboration with the business teams to understand business challenges and find solutions through data analytics
Your Profile
- Bachelor in Logistics or Data Analytics matched with relevant professional experience
- Strong experience in freight forwarding with a strong data analytics affinity and secondary education or an accounting background with focus logistics and freight costs
- Knowledge of rate structures and day-to-day logistics operations to put freight settlement in context preferred.
- Experience in Master data creation around rates in business IT partner’s Logistics Cost Management Tool or experience with comparable freight settlement tools
- Strong sense of confidentiality and diplomacy. Experience handling sensitive data
- Very good communication skills and convincing internal and external people to follow the freight settlement process
- Good knowledge of Excel or similar (PowerBI and Tablau etc) are desirable
- Fluent spoken and written knowledge of English, with a second language relevant to our markets e.g. German, Chinese, Italian or Eastern European language are desirable.
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Sales/Customer Administrator
Our client is looking for a dynamic Customer Operations Executive to join their fast-paced Consumer Goods (FMCG) distribution company. This position focuses primarily on enhancing customer experience and providing robust sales support. The candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery, address customer inquiries, and assist the sales team in achieving their targets.
Location: Clonee, Co Meath
Hybrid Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Administration: Overseeing the management of the Merchandising Service Provider and Cost Cards.
- Order Management: Responsible for managing the Order to Cash process for all received Sales Orders, including automatic order transfer processes and verification, manual orders, online orders, phone orders, and returns.
- 3PL HUB: Serving as the liaison with the 3PL for delivery process management, query resolution, and master data alignment.
- CSL Reporting: Producing and distributing CSL reports, which include Order File Rates, weekly audit reports, delivery issues, and customer reporting.
- Master Data Management: Creating and maintaining the master data for customers, products, and business partners.
- Query Resolution: Following up and addressing all queries received from customers, the sales team, and internal departments related to the order process.
- General & Ad-Hoc Duties: Managing supply chain administration, overseeing stationery supplies, and handling reception phone duties.
This role demands a commitment to “Excellence in Service Provision,” with an ideal candidate being flexible, approachable, and proactive.
Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years of experience in Multiples Head Office Sales Administration and General Business Operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience is an advantage. A Leaving Certificate is required, and a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
At Clark, we stand as more than just a Recruitment Consultancy; we're a beacon of opportunity and inclusivity. Our commitment to fostering a culture of equality and providing reasonable accommodations is unwavering. Should you require us to make any reasonable accommodations during your job search journey then please let us know.
Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
- Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
- Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.
Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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Office Administrator
My client, based in Dublin 14, is seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join their team. This role focuses on providing high-level administrative support across multiple teams while assisting with HR administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, flexible, and enthusiastic, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This position is critical for coordinating office operations and supporting management, making it a valuable contributor to team success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
- Manage phone calls, emails, and correspondence across various departments.
- Organise and maintain office operations, including supplies, maintenance requests, and general upkeep.
- Coordinate company-wide events, meetings, and conferences, handling logistics, venues, and catering.
- Assist multiple managers with administrative duties, including calendar management and travel arrangements.
- Plan and execute internal and external events, coordinating with vendors, venues, and teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Organise project timelines, ensuring key deliverables are met in collaboration with different departments.
- Assist in HR tasks such as updating employee records, processing contracts, and supporting the recruitment process.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Key Attributes and Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in a similar administrative role.
- Strong multitasking and organisational skills with a proactive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to adapt to new systems.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Join a Team Where Your Skills Shine and Make an Impact!
At Clark, we stand as more than just a Recruitment Consultancy; we're a beacon of opportunity and inclusivity. Our commitment to fostering a culture of equality and providing reasonable accommodations is unwavering. Should you require us to make any reasonable accommodations during your job search journey then please let us know.
Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?
Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.
Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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Warehouse Operative
Our client is seeking an experienced Warehouse Assistant to oversee and manage their section of a shared warehouse in Baldonnell, where high-end commercial furniture is stored. This role operates Monday to Friday during normal office hours, making it ideal for individuals looking for a competitive salary without evening or weekend shifts. While you will work autonomously and take full responsibility for your area, collaboration with other warehouse colleagues will be necessary at specific times. A key priority for the role is the timely retrieval of multi-part items so that client deadlines and deliveries can be met.
Location: Baldonnell – Own transport is necessary due to the location
Tasks/responsibilities:
- Handling inbound stock
- Stock placement and storage
- Stock checking
- Updating of schedules
- Retrieving stock at short notice in a systematic way
- Maintaining a good knowledge of stock within the section
- Housekeeping to ensure a tidy and safe environment
- Carrying out operations in a safe way in line with health and safety requirements
Attributes, skills and knowledge
The position requires a high degree of the following:
- Common sense and initiative
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Team orientation
- Ownership and accountability
Especially important is:
- Ability to build relationships with all team members in the warehouse and Interiors.
- Ability to recall stock placements and movements
- Ability to identify where change and improvement is needed, and to get affected people on side with these
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility
- Excellent level of verbal and written English
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ warehouse experience
- Previous experience in dealing with a sales team would be an advantage.
- Full clean driving licence
- Current forklift licence and manual handling certificates are not required since full training will be given to the right candidate.
Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
- Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We’re here to help you source the best career opportunity.
- Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we’re committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.
Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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