JOB TITLE:                      Vice President of Operations & Plant Manager DEPARTMENT:                Administration REPORTING TO:              SVP, Integrated Manufacturing Solutions, EMEA DIRECT REPORTS:          Yes   OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:   Responsible for leadership, management and performance of the Fermoy site Support operation’s overall business strategy by providing leadership and direction to the operations of the facility; building a strong leadership-oriented workforce Ensure the facility provides outstanding products and services to its customers through high quality, competitive costs, and on-time delivery Drive the continuous improvement of processes and the implementation of new technologies; developing organizational strength and robustness; and ensuring facility operation in compliance with Company policies and all laws Drive the company’s competitive position and financial performance.  Overall owner for the Profit and Loss of the Site       RESPONSIBILITIES:   Work with the local team to develop an operations strategy.  This multi-year strategy should embrace the concepts, principles, and philosophies of Lean Manufacturing. Develop a high performance, leadership-oriented team. Provide a high level of leadership and management sufficient to motivate, develop, and guide the organization to achieve operational goals and objectives. Direct operations to ensure compliance with prescribed quality, cost, delivery, and other performance standards.  Obtain planned results.  Position a competitive manufacturing environment to attract customers and drive financial performance. Maximize profitability and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the company Deliver Best in class Manufacturing solutions Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and effective customer relations.  Foster an operations environment that provides a safe and environmentally responsible facility. Select, train, develop, and motivate employees to maximize individual potential, achieve operational effectiveness, and ensure ongoing organizational capability. Maintain plant property and equipment in good condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and to ensure effective and economical operation   Quality:  Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements   Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.     MEASUREMENTS:   Revenue, Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Inventory Turns, Scrap, ROIC     PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS    ESSENTIAL:    Business or Engineering Degree Minimum of 10 years progressive senior management experience in a manufacturing environment Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills Excellent presentation and influence skills Ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external suppliers and partners Strong ability to plan at both strategic and operational levels Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing philosophies, operations, processes, and related technologies Demonstrated competence in lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement systems (e.g., Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing) Strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and procedures and customer standards/requirements. Ideally including ISO-9001, ISO-13485 and ISO-14001 Standards related customer quality standards and requirements. Excellent understanding and the ability to manage capital and expense budgets. Proven ability to solve complex problems and lead teams to solve complex problems. Personal computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft applications.     DESIRABLE:       MBA Medical industry Knowledge   CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2026