Operations & Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Role: Operations & Supply Chain Manager
Salary: €85,000 – €95,000 + Performance Bonus + Private Healthcare
Duration: Permanent
Location: Dublin 24
Benefits:
• Performance-Based Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Senior Leadership Team Position
• Career Development Opportunities
• Strategic Influence Across the Business
• Growing and Established Industrial Organisation

Operations & Supply Chain Manager

Industrial supplier specialising in a broad range of industrial products is seeking an experienced Operations & Supply Chain Manager to join its senior leadership team. Serving customers across the chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, engineering, and mining sectors, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products, technical expertise and exceptional customer service.

This appointment offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused operational leader to take ownership of a diverse operation encompassing warehousing, inventory management, assembly, logistics, customer fulfilment and supply chain performance. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, improving profitability and supporting the continued growth of the organisation.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management and will suit an individual who enjoys working closely with teams on the ground while contributing at board level. The successful candidate will oversee activities across the primary workshop and warehouse facility, as well as an additional overflow storage location, ensuring efficient operations, strong service levels and continuous improvement throughout the business.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Operations & Supply Chain Manager will work closely with finance, procurement, sales, customer service and technical departments to optimise business performance. The position offers significant influence over operational strategy, investment decisions, process improvements and long-term business planning.

Responsibilities
• Lead all warehouse, workshop, assembly, logistics, inventory and distribution operations.
• Ensure operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with customer expectations.
• Manage operations across both the main facility and secondary storage location.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that improve productivity, service levels and profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain, warehousing, inventory management and operational processes.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators relating to productivity, stock accuracy, service performance, quality and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate, coach and develop a team of approximately 25 employees.
• Manage performance reviews, employee development plans, succession planning and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Work closely with supervisors and team leaders to ensure effective resource planning and operational execution.
• Manage operational budgets and contribute to overall company financial performance.
• Analyse operational costs, margins, stock holdings and productivity metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present operational reports, KPI dashboards and performance updates to senior leadership.
• Provide strategic recommendations to support business growth, operational scalability and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, sales and customer service teams to enhance customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness.

Requirements
• Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Operations & Supply Chain Manager, General Manager, Branch Manager or similar senior leadership position.
• Strong background within industrial distribution, engineering, manufacturing, hydraulics, technical products, industrial supplies, or related sectors.
• Experience managing warehouse, logistics, workshop, assembly, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrable success leading operational teams and driving performance improvements.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, operational expenditure and profit and loss accountability.
• Excellent understanding of inventory management, supply chain processes, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Experience developing and monitoring operational KPIs and performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on leadership environments.
• Proficiency in ERP, warehouse management, and operational reporting systems would be advantageous.

What to do next:
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Conor via email conor@tdtalent.ie