Site Manager

Job Opportunity: Site Manager Location: Meath

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Site Manager to lead a high performing food manufacturing operation in Co. Meath. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role will have full responsibility for site performance across operations, health & safety, quality, supply chain, continuous improvement, people leadership, and financial delivery. The successful candidate will be a visible and influential leader capable of driving operational excellence, building strong teams, and delivering sustainable business growth within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the overall site operation, ensuring strong performance across safety, quality, service, cost, and profitability targets.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross functional teams including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, and Site Finance.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence through lean manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and KPI performance management.
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, quality, environmental, and health & safety standards and legislation.
• Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and site capacity to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Manage site budgets, cost controls, capital investment projects, and overall site financial performance.
• Build a high performance culture focused on employee engagement, accountability, succession planning, and talent development.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead continuous improvement programmes focused on efficiency, waste reduction, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Provide clear communication and visible leadership across all levels of the organisation.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years' senior leadership experience within food manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment.
• Proven track record managing site wide operations and leading multifunctional teams in a fast paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and manufacturing compliance requirements, including HACCP, GMP, and BRCGS.
• Demonstrated experience delivering operational, financial, and people performance improvements.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, cost control, and operational KPIs.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or related methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, production planning, and inventory management.
• Resilient and solutions focused with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Relevant qualification in Operations, Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related discipline desirable.