Manufacturing Director (Dundalk)
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Manufacturing Director - Modular / Off-site Manufacturing experience preferred, but similar project-led sectors will also be strongly considered
Full time permanent position
Ref: HN12007
Role is generally based in Dundalk, Louth - New greenfield site
On Offer - Manufacturing Director
A very rounded, senior executive level base, plus a very competitive package with full 360 benefits
The Company - Manufacturing Director
Medium-large, established engineering and off-site manufacturing business operating across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe
Fast-growing order book across data centre and decarbonisation sectors
Employee-focused, collaborative culture with career development opportunities
Operating in a highly specialised, scalable delivery environment
The Role - Manufacturing Director
Executive accountability for full manufacturing operations: planning, production, cost control, quality, delivery support
Lead short- and long-term production planning, capacity management, and scheduling
Drive accountability and performance across Production & Site leadership teams
Implement structured weekly production targets and performance dashboards
Own manufacturing cost control, tracking, and reporting (labour, materials, plant, energy)
Align manufacturing outputs with operational and project requirements
Lead Health, Safety, Quality & compliance standards across the facility
Oversee facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure requirements
Strategic workforce planning including recruitment, capability development, and succession planning
Champion continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives
Act as senior manufacturing representative in client, consultant, and contractor meetings
Essential Criteria - Manufacturing Director
Extensive senior leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally within modular, off-site, or project-led environments - At strategic "Senior Operations", "Head of" or Director level
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex operational workflows
Strong commercial, operational, and financial management capability
Experience managing high-growth, project-driven manufacturing operations
Strategic, decisive, and results-driven leadership style
Key Skills
Strategic planning and execution
Operational and production leadership
Client and stakeholder management
Financial and commercial management
Team leadership and development
Health, safety, and quality compliance
Continuous improvement & problem-solving
Excellent written and verbal communication
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates eligible to work permanently in Louth, Ireland.
If this Manufacturing Director role is of interest, or if you have a related skillset that could suit other senior manufacturing/operations roles, please apply via the link or contact Hugh Nugent in confidence.
Hugh has 13+ years' experience in Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland, specialising in Senior Design, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Operations, and Engineering leadership roles.
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Candidates may come from areas such as:
Dundalk, Louth, Newry, Armagh, Belfast, Lisburn, Monaghan, Dublin, Ardee, Ashbourne, Balbriggan, Ballybay, Banbridge, Bettystown, Blackrock, Carlingford, Carrickmacross, Castlebellingham, Castleblayney, Clogherhead, Collon, Crossmaglen, Drogheda, Dromiskin, Duleek, Dunleer, Inniskeen, Kells, Knockbridge, Laytown, Lurgan, Navan, Omeath, Portadown, Rostrevor, Slane, Tallanstown, Termonfeckin, Trim, Tullyallen, Warrenpoint, and surrounding counties within commuting distance
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