Manufacturing Director (Dundalk)

Manufacturing Director (Dundalk) EXCLUSIVE TO VICKERSTOCK Manufacturing Director - Modular / Off-site Manufacturing experience preferred, but similar project-led sectors will also be strongly considered
Full time permanent position
Ref: HN12007 Role is generally based in Dundalk, Louth - New greenfield site On Offer - Manufacturing Director

A very rounded, senior executive level base, plus a very competitive package with full 360 benefits

The Company - Manufacturing Director

• Medium-large, established engineering and off-site manufacturing business operating across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe
• Fast-growing order book across data centre and decarbonisation sectors
• Employee-focused, collaborative culture with career development opportunities
• Operating in a highly specialised, scalable delivery environment

The Role - Manufacturing Director

• Executive accountability for full manufacturing operations: planning, production, cost control, quality, delivery support
• Lead short- and long-term production planning, capacity management, and scheduling
• Drive accountability and performance across Production & Site leadership teams
• Implement structured weekly production targets and performance dashboards
• Own manufacturing cost control, tracking, and reporting (labour, materials, plant, energy)
• Align manufacturing outputs with operational and project requirements
• Lead Health, Safety, Quality & compliance standards across the facility
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure requirements
• Strategic workforce planning including recruitment, capability development, and succession planning
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives
• Act as senior manufacturing representative in client, consultant, and contractor meetings

Essential Criteria - Manufacturing Director

• Extensive senior leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally within modular, off-site, or project-led environments - At strategic "Senior Operations", "Head of" or Director level
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex operational workflows
• Strong commercial, operational, and financial management capability
• Experience managing high-growth, project-driven manufacturing operations
• Strategic, decisive, and results-driven leadership style

Key Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Operational and production leadership
• Client and stakeholder management
• Financial and commercial management
• Team leadership and development
• Health, safety, and quality compliance
• Continuous improvement & problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates eligible to work permanently in Louth, Ireland.

If this Manufacturing Director role is of interest, or if you have a related skillset that could suit other senior manufacturing/operations roles, please apply via the link or contact Hugh Nugent in confidence.

Hugh has 13+ years' experience in Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland, specialising in Senior Design, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Operations, and Engineering leadership roles.

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Candidates may come from areas such as:

Dundalk, Louth, Newry, Armagh, Belfast, Lisburn, Monaghan, Dublin, Ardee, Ashbourne, Balbriggan, Ballybay, Banbridge, Bettystown, Blackrock, Carlingford, Carrickmacross, Castlebellingham, Castleblayney, Clogherhead, Collon, Crossmaglen, Drogheda, Dromiskin, Duleek, Dunleer, Inniskeen, Kells, Knockbridge, Laytown, Lurgan, Navan, Omeath, Portadown, Rostrevor, Slane, Tallanstown, Termonfeckin, Trim, Tullyallen, Warrenpoint, and surrounding counties within commuting distance