Director of Operations

Director of Operations

New, permanent job based in a growing medical device company in Limerick.

About Your New Job

• Take full ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading staff and reporting directly to the CEO as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead the commissioning and operationalisation a facility, including equipment installation, process validation, staffing, and production transfer.
• Drive capacity planning and scheduling across 24/5 operations, ensuring production targets and on-time delivery (OTD) commitments are met for multiple customers.
• Build and develop a high-performing manufacturing team and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain management, from raw material procurement to logistics, with a strong focus on commercial impact, margin, yield, and scrap reduction.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and ISO 14001 standards, maintaining audit readiness and a right-first-time quality culture.
• Champion Lean manufacturing, automation, digital manufacturing (MES/ERP integration), and Industry 4.0 adoption across both facilities.

What Skills You Need

• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations leadership, with direct accountability for output, team performance, and operational KPIs.
• A Toolmaker background is required for this position. 
• Proven track record in high-precision, regulated manufacturing environments (orthopaedic implants, aerospace, medical devices, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in scaling operations, commissioning new facilities or equipment, and managing rapid growth.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of backlog health, margin, yield, OTD, and P&L impact.
• Hands-on leadership style, with a background in toolmaking, machining, or precision engineering highly desirable.
• Excellent people management skills, with a focus on team development, talent retention, and constructive communication.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ERP/MES systems, and digital manufacturing tools is advantageous.

What’s Next

Apply now by submitting your CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact eward@sigmar.ie. If this opportunity isn’t quite right but you’re interested in similar roles, please get in touch – we have multiple senior operations and manufacturing leadership positions available.