Area Sales Manager - West of Ireland We are currently hiring an Area Sales Manager (West of Ireland) for a leading Irish brand known for its high-quality, fresh food products. The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth in their designated area, working through a network of distributors. You’ll build and maintain relationships with customers, achieve sales targets, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure success. Key Responsibilities Build strong, long-lasting customer relationships. Achieve sales targets through strategic business development. Lead and inspire teams to grow sales. Resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently. Monitor sales performance, market trends, and customer preferences. Collaborate with marketing to implement effective promotional campaigns. Stay informed about competitors and market dynamics. Requirements 3+ years of experience in a similar sales role ideally within the food industry. Proven track record in business development and driving sales growth. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams. Strong organisational and time management skills. Full clean driving licence. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Deirdre Moran. Skills FMCG Food industry business development Benefits Work From Home #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client a global medical device company have a new leadership opportunity. We are looking for a seasoned Pen Injector Product Developer to join a leading global medical device company in South Dublin as an Associate Director. This is a senior leadership role within R&D, focused on guiding the development of core technologies for Pen Injectors and Auto Injectors. You will shape strategic directions across innovation projects, evaluate emerging trends, and help build lasting technical expertise to advance product development. Key Responsibilities of the Associate Director: Partner with stakeholders across multiple functions to align objectives, leveraging market insights, strategic goals, and product roadmaps. Develop, implement, and coordinate strategies related to Pen and Auto Injectors. Analyze the competitive landscape, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in injector technologies. Ensure new products are designed for high-volume manufacturing and assembly (DFMA). Uphold design, quality, and safety standards in line with GMP, FDA, ISO, and internal quality practices. Lead and inspire a lean, high-performing team to deliver innovative products with short payback periods and rapid launch timelines. Collaborate closely with the Engineering Group in Dn Laoghaire to maximize talent development and technical impact. Mentor high-potential team members and identify opportunities for growth within the Pen Injector Development team. Qualifications & Experience Pen Injector Design Experience is highly desirable. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in successful cross-functional matrix organizations. At least 10 years experience in the medical device industry, particularly developing mechanical-based consumable devices. Proven experience managing internal teams as well as third-party consultants and service providers. Exceptional presentation and communication skills, including executive-level presentations. Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving capabilities. Why This Role is Exciting Lead breakthrough innovation in diabetes care devices impacting millions of lives globally. Work in a dynamic, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, growth, and creativity. Shape the next generation of medical devices with high visibility and meaningful impact. For a confidential discussion about the role of Associate Director in South Dublin, please reach out to me directly Skills: associate director pen injector product developer pen injector
A global leader in medical devices is seeking a Senior Manager Program Manager to join their team in South Dublin. This permanent position involves leading multiple R&D programs, coordinating global teams, and ensuring projects meet strict regulatory and quality standards. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of project management experience in regulated industries, strong strategic decision-making skills, and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and influence product development strategies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Manufacturing Production Planner Sligo Responsibilities: Creation/implementation of Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on demand forecasts and sales orders. Translate forecasts into detailed production and capacity plans. Scheduling work orders and manufacturing activities to ensure on-time delivery. Coordinate with Manufacturing team to determine the manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to ensure capacity meets demand. Analysing production capacity, labour availability and equipment constraints. Implement load levelling and bottleneck resolution where necessary. Monitor stock levels and minimize excess/obsolete inventory. Track Work-In-Progress (WIP), raw materials and finish goods. Develop, implement and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor planning and production efficiency. Prepare and present weekly and month reports to management for continuous improvement and decision-making. Complying with companys operating standards as outlined in SOPs and employee handbook. Adhere to Plant Safety requirements and Health & Safety requirements. Other such duties as may be assigned from time to time by their manager. Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning or related area or minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Experience working in a medical device environment would be an advantage. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook. Strong organizational and time management skills. Analytical thinker with attention to detail. Effective communicator and collaborator. Comfortable in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. Proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactNoeleen Stewart. Skills: Manufacturing Production Planner Master Scheduler materials planner demand plannerr
HR Administrator / Generalist Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company in Westmeath, is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented HR Administrator / Generalist to join their growing team. This is an exciting, hands-on role offering broad exposure across the full HR lifecycle, where you will play a vital role in delivering excellent employee experiences from onboarding through to offboarding. If you enjoy variety, responsibility, and working in a fast-paced environment, this all-encompassing position will keep you engagedno two days will be the same! This is a permanent role, with a hybrid working option available once fully integrated into the team, along with a competitive salary and excellent company benefits. HR Administrator / Generalist Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive support across all areas of the HR function, including but not limited to: Acting as the lead for recruitment across indirect employee groups, while supporting recruitment activities for direct employees as required. Coordinating and delivering a positive, engaging onboarding and induction experience for all new starters. Supporting and driving performance management processes, working closely with Line Managers and Supervisors. Assisting with and managing grievance and disciplinary procedures through to fair and timely resolution. Administering and managing employee benefit programmes in partnership with external vendors. Supporting and delivering employee engagement initiatives that enhance culture and retention. Preparing and reporting HR metrics for weekly and monthly management meetings, including engagement, absenteeism, and turnover. Advising managers on employee relations matters, providing clear and practical guidance. Conducting benchmarking activities to support continuous improvement. Partnering with the management team to strengthen and promote company culture, acting as an ambassador for company values in all aspects of the role. HR Administrator / Generalist Requirements: Third-level qualification in HR or a CIPD qualification (essential). Strong knowledge of Irish Employment Law, with proven experience supporting grievances and disciplinary cases. A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused attitude, with a strong interest in career progression. Experience in a unionised environment is an advantage. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Sarra Hadi Skills: hr he administrator hr generalist
We have an excitingHead of Manufacturing Servicesrole within a leadingindigenouselectronics company based inShannon, Clare. This is afull-time, permanentposition and is basedfully on-sitein Shannon. Role Overview: The successful candidate will be a key member of the management team and play a key role in contributing to the success of the business. Responsibilities involve coordinating and managing various manufacturing support and supply services such as molding operations, Surface Mount Assembly operations and overseeing facilities Operations to ensure continued effective management of efficiency, quality, cost, H&S and technological integration. Role Responsibilities: Production Capacity Planning: Planning production capacity and workflows to optimize resources and meet projected output targets. Oversee, plan, organize, and direct day-to-day operations of molding and surface mount assembly operations through relevant managers and supervisors. Provide a Leadership role in the operational management of the Plant playing a key role in the delivery of the core Plant KPIs. Implement strategic initiatives in line with the companys overall targets & objectives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus to the production team. Quality Control: Implement and oversee quality control processes to meet company standards and customer expectations. Implement and manage programs to monitor production outputs for defects, PPM levels, 6s and Yields. Cost Management: Manage production costs to ensure that the manufacturing processes remain within budget. This involves monitoring expenses related to labor, materials, and overhead costs. Process Improvement: Continuous improvements of all key aspects of the manufacturing services support. Work on identifying areas for improvement in processes, equipment, and workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity. Team Management and development: Managing and leading a team of technical staff is a significant part of the role. This includes hiring, training, and supervising staff, as well as fostering a positive work environment. Health and Safety: Implement and enforce safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries. Work closely with safety officers and compliance teams to ensure support services and plant facilities are working to the highest standards possible and providing employees with a safe and healthy working environment. Sustainability: Provide a leadership role in managing and leading key sustainability initiative plant wide to ensure the company meets its net carbon neutral targets by 2030.Including compliance with ISO500001. Technology Integration: Keeping abreast of technological advancements in manufacturing is essential. Implementing new technologies and automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs is a key element of this. Role Requirements: At least 7 years of operational experience, preferably at a technical management level, within a team-based operational environment. Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, or related field) or equivalent. Excellent team player with the ability to leverage the abilities of all personnel within the business unit. Competent in preparing business strategies and implementing action plans. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing technical teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactBarry O'Brien. Skills: Engineering Manufacturing Manager GMP Electronics Production
We have an excitingEngineering Manager (R&D)role within a leadingindigenouselectronics company based inShannon, Clare. This is afull-time, permanentposition and is basedfully on-sitein Shannon. Role Overview: The role oversees a diverse team spanning hardware, embedded software, and mechanical engineering, working closely with product, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products from concept through mass production. The engineering manager will be responsible for overseeing the product delivery and ensuring that product developments align with the companys strategic vision and technology roadmap. Role Responsibilities (Full spec available on request): Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team across multiple domains working with each of the functional lead developers. Define clear roles, responsibilities, and development paths to support both technical and managerial growth. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture focused on quality and results. Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from concept and prototyping to validation, production, and launch. Ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems in product developments. Guide teams in applying sound engineering principles, risk assessment, and design validation practices. Establish clear project milestones and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery. Coordinate design reviews, prototype builds, testing, and product qualification activities. Establish and continuously refine engineering processes, documentation standards, and design review practices. Implement scalable development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Stage-Gate, Lean) suited to the companys growth stage. Monitor key metrics (quality, efficiency, resource utilization) to drive continuous improvement. Manage engineering budgets, staffing plans, and capital investments. Optimize use of internal and external resources, balancing flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Role Requirements: Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or Mechatronics). 8+ years of engineering experience in product development, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or management role, managing team sizes of 30+. Proven experience in bring products from concept through to market launch. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and new product introduction (NPI) in a factory environment. Strong leadership and people management abilities with a proven track record of developing team leaders. Excellent organizational and project management skills. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactBarry O'Brien. Skills: Engineering Automation Manufacturing Manager Engineer GMP Electronics
An exciting opportunity for aQuality Engineerto join our client, aworld-renowned manufacturer of medical devicesbased inCorkon an initial 18-month contract (great scope for extension/permanency). This role will be based onsite Mon-Fri with standard office working hours. This role would suit someone with ajunior-mid level profile of experience, ideally coming from aregulated, manufacturing environment. Role Responsibilities: Supervision of Quality Technicians. The Quality Engineer will drive and implement process improvements to ensure predictable processes across all product lines (e.g. Risk Reduction, Yield improvements, Customer complaint reduction, Error proofing, Cost Reduction initiatives, Process Automation activities). The Quality Engineer will provide effective and responsive QA support to Operations to meet their areas objectives of quality, cost and output. The Quality Engineer will ensure all process variables and their interactions are adequately defined. Ensure all failure modes in process have been identified and addressed. (e.g. Use of DOE studies, FMEAs). The Quality Engineer will drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements. Ensure Regulatory compliance in area of responsibility to cGMPs of all medical device regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA and TUV). Provide functional expertise to other support functions on quality related issues (e.g. regulatory requirements, statistical techniques, sampling principles). Identification and implementation of appropriate statistical techniques to monitor process performance (e.g. SPC, CpK analysis, sampling techniques). Approval of change requests for product, process and quality system changes. Customer complaints: Analysis of returns, approval of analysis reports and analysis of complaint trends. Validation: Define process, product and test method validation requirements, preparation and approval of Master Validation Plans, protocols and reports approval. Compilation of required Regulatory documentation (e. files, Design Dossiers, Product transfer files, Essential requirements). The Quality Engineer will perform internal quality audits. Role Requirements: Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering/Technology. 2/3 years experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent with direct experience in a QA environment (preferably GMP regulated). Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage. Experience on an automated/high volume line an advantage. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactBarry O'Brien. Skills: Quality Quality Engineering Quality Assurance GMP QA
An exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our client, a world-renowned manufacturer of medical devices based in Cork on a permanent contract. This role will be based onsite Mon-Fri with standard office working hours. This role would suit someone with a junior-mid level profile of experience, ideally coming from a regulated, manufacturing environment. Role Responsibilities: The Quality Engineer will drive and implement process improvements to ensure predictable processes across all product lines (e.g. Risk Reduction, Yield improvements, Error proofing, Cost Reduction initiatives, Process Automation activities). The Quality Engineer will provide effective and responsive QA support to Operations to meet their areas objectives of quality, cost and output. The Quality Engineer will ensure all process variables and their interactions are adequately defined. Ensure all failure modes in process have been identified and addressed. (e.g. Use of DOE studies, FMEAs). The Quality Engineer will drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements. Ensure Regulatory compliance in area of responsibility to cGMPs of all medical device regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA and TUV). Management of Incoming Inspection area to ensure efficient supply to production areas. Provide functional expertise to other support functions on quality related issues (e.g. regulatory requirements, statistical techniques, sampling principles). Approval of change requests for process and quality system changes. Compilation of required Regulatory documentation (e.g. Technical files, Design Dossiers, Product transfer files, Essential requirements). Role Requirements: Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering/Technology. 2/3 years experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent with direct experience in a QA environment (preferably GMP regulated). Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactBarry O'Brien. Skills: Quality Quality Engineering Quality Assurance GMP QA
Financial Controller We are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and rapidly expanding construction related organisation based in East Cork that works with a portfolio of high-end clients across multiple sectors. The business is entering an exciting phase of development, and we are now seeking an ambitious and proactive Financial Controller to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is looking to build a long-term career in operations. As the company continues to scale, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal part in streamlining workflows, supporting key operational functions, and contributing to ongoing growth. Why This Role Stands Out Clear progression into Operations Management: The company is committed to developing talent internally, and this position offers a real pathway to an Operations Manager role as the business expands. Opportunity to implement new systems: Youll have genuine scope to recommend and introduce new tools and processes to enhance efficiency across the organisation. Join a business with international reach: With operations in Ireland, the UK and Germany and an impressive high-end client base, this role provides excellent exposure and future potential. Work closely with senior leadership: Youll collaborate with key decision-makers and contribute to both strategic and day-to-day operations. Reporting directly to the Company Directors the Financial Controller the overall purpose of the Financial Controller role is to: Prepare accurate monthly financial reporting and statutory compliance of the business entities To contribute in a meaningful way to the commercial decision making for the business Responsibilities of the role will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts for all companies within the group, including the UK and German entities Preparation of annual financial accounts for group companies Ensuring tax compliance including Corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, PRSI, USC Liaising with the Auditors on the annual Audit and consolidation of company accounts Ongoing continuous improvements, reviewing existing company processes and implementing the necessary changes to enhance job costing and margin reporting Cashflow forecasting and management of same Budgeting and reporting on variances on same Assisting the Quantity Surveyors on the tendering process for new projects Leading, managing and motivating the finance team in both Ireland and the UK Reviewing Financial systems and working on continued improvement of the purchase ordering system and the creditors ledgers. Supporting the overall management of the operations when required Other ad hoc responsibilities as they arise This role will suit Qualified Accountant, ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA A min of 5 years PQE experience in a busy company. Experience in implementation of systems expected.Experience of the construction industry or manufacturing would be an advantage A high level of commercial acumen essential Highly self-driven, motivated individual with strong people skills and management skills required Highly computerate literate essential. Flexible to travel to other sites nationally and abroad as required. A can do attitude essential Whats in it for you A competitive salary will be on offer for this role, commensurate with experience Working in a dynamic fast growing Irish business at a Senior level where you can help influence decisions Good potential for future growth in this role For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Michael OBrien. Skills: Financial Controller Accountant Cork
