A global manufacturing organisation based in Cork is seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations. This role is critical in ensuring supply continuity, operational resilience, and compliance within a complex manufacturing network. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 years' leadership experience in GMP manufacturing operations and be skilled in strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape supply strategy within a quality-driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our Cork based client, a global manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated GMP environment, is seeking to appoint a Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for supply chain performance across a complex manufacturing network. The position plays a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and on-time product delivery. Working in close partnership with Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Operations, and Commercial teams, the successful candidate will lead end-to-end supply chain operations in support of site and global performance objectives. This role requires a composed, strategic leader with strong operational judgement and the ability to balance risk, compliance, cost, and service within a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape supply strategy, enhance operational performance, and contribute meaningfully to the effectiveness and resilience of a GMP-regulated manufacturing organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across planning, scheduling, materials management, inventory control and supply execution within a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting. Ensure robust supply continuity while maintaining full compliance with GMP and applicable regulatory requirements. Lead master production scheduling, demand and supply balancing, capacity planning and inventory optimisation. Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations and Commercial teams to deliver aligned site and business objectives. Drive operational excellence initiatives, embedding continuous improvement, Lean principles and performance management systems. Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing supply chain team, strengthening leadership capability and succession planning. Support new product introductions, scale‑ups and lifecycle management within regulated operations. Manage risk proactively across the supply network, ensuring resilience and business continuity. Candidate Profile Minimum 12 years’ leadership experience within GMP manufacturing operations (e.g. pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device or similarly regulated industries). Strong foundation in operational leadership within complex, quality‑driven production environments. Demonstrated expertise in master scheduling, inventory management, ERP systems and integrated business planning processes. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple organisational levels. Track record of delivering transformational change and continuous improvement within regulated manufacturing environments. Strong decision‑making capability with the judgement to balance compliance, risk, cost, and service. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Science, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related discipline. Additional qualifications in Lean, Six Sigma or other operational excellence methodologies are advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr
