36 Operations Director jobs in Ireland

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
**About the Role**
We are looking for a dynamic, inspiring, and strategic Transformation Leader to steer our organization through a period of significant change and growth. The ideal candidate will be a charismatic individual who not only envisions the future of our organization but also possesses the ability to motivate and lead our team toward that future. We have a key leadership role open for the Director Business Performance & Process Improvement; Payment Integrity based in Ireland.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin and Letterkenny offices and telecommuting from a home-based office._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Responsible for the identification of process improvements to support affordability savings through:
+ Develop Clinical Business Performance Improvement Strategy across Optum Health value streams to support an ambitious growth target of medical cost savings
+ Lead on implementing continuous improvements or strategic improvements to lead PI portfolio for Optum Health and support Gross Medical Cost Savings of approximately $ 3 Billion
+ Leadership and strategic planning skills to drive strategic operating model of the business keeping in mind the growth/innovation pillars to support the business
+ Develop and articulate Behavioral Health Payment Integrity Business Process Improvement & Transformation Strategy aligning it with our core values and business goals
+ Lead and inspire a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adaptability across all levels of the organization to support an ambitious growth target and medical cost savings
+ Strategize & lead Transformation roadmap to achieve multi year benefits in collaboration with Product, Technology, analytics & Automation leaders
+ Drive organizational change initiatives, ensuring they are strategically aligned, effectively communicated, and successfully implemented
+ Create a high performing process exceeding all KPIs, & SLAs in partnership with Operations, Analytics and automation
+ Ensure operational performance improvements are tracked accurately, by establishing and automating statistical control models for value streams, utilizing internal tools and processes
+ Drive changes to performance metrics in partnership with finance, Analytics, workforce management / industrial engineering and ensuring benefits are accounted in P&L accurately
+ Communicate with Leadership/Senior Leadership about progress, challenges and actions required to remove hurdles
+ Provide guidance and assistance to internal and external (client) partners to ensure programs and strategies are implemented effectively and value realized
+ Collaborate with stakeholders, ability to influence without authority to gain support and buy-in for proposed business process solutions and adherence to team requirements
+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business transformation
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree or Undergraduate degree with equivalent experience in Business Operations, Transformation, Change Management and Strategy
+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful organizational change initiatives
+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the skill to inspire and motivate teams
+ A track record of fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
+ Prove track record in managing large scale complex programs within a matrix environment
+ Trained in process improvement and change management programs like Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent degree from reputed university
+ Working knowledge of US health care and payment integrity in specific
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Six Sigma Black Belt certified with in-depth understanding of LEAN process
+ Knowledge / understanding of CPC coding
**Careers with Optum.** Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._

Overview

In AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. This role is part of the Oncology R&D team tasked with supporting Clinical and Commercial production across multiple sites.

The Regional Operations Director (ROD) (m/f/d Germany) (field-based) position leads and manages the Associate Directors - Territory Operations Management (AD-TOM) assigned to their regions. You will oversee the expansion of the AZ cell therapy territories within your region ensuring agreement on company-wide goals, across multiple TAs for clinical and commercial cell therapy products. You will be responsible for your team performance and development. You have cell therapy operational and quality leadership and the ability to oversee a large portfolio across a dynamic landscape. The ROD Germany will be a field-based role reporting into the Executive Director, Cell Therapy Global Patient Operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in operational, clinical, and Site infrastructure for operationalizing AstraZeneca (AZ) cell therapy trials and commercial products to build a team and lead regional cross-functional activities with Internal Partners.
• Lead a team of AD-TOMs assigned to territories within their region.
• Develop and implement regional operational plans, collaborate across therapeutic areas to set targets and activation forecasts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners (MD, PA, RN, MLT, CQA, etc.) from the Sites responsible for establishing the service line to support AZ's clinical and commercial cell therapy goals.
• Contribute to SOPs and Guidance Documents to provide a standardized approach to operationalize our cell therapy studies and commercial products and ensure quality parameters are met at the sites.
• Foster relationships with HCPs and partnerships within the assigned region.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members promoting their professional development.
• Lead business change management and conduct process maturity assessment for Site Activation and post activation.
• Analyze regional market and site dynamics and identify opportunities, roadblocks, and solutions across different therapeutic areas (hematology, solid tumors, rare disease, biopharma).
• Work across the TAs with Clin Ops, SMM, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Medical, IT leadership and others to support operationalizing and getting sites ready for the AZ cell therapy products.
• Manage and contribute to continuous improvements and development of solutions to deliver enhanced patient care experience during Site Activation, Post Activation and throughout the lifecycle of the cell therapy products.
• Present Patient Operational reports and regional plans to senior management.
• Maintain current knowledge of and follow established AZ activation goals, processes, regulatory standards, compliance, and procedures.
• Follow AstraZeneca's core values, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Nursing, Business, IT and Life Sciences or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience working within a Cell Therapy Program as Operational Champion/Other, healthcare/pharmaceutical environment, directly working with patients and/or healthcare providers.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a Cell Therapy leadership role.
• Develop and execute operational strategies in cell therapy.
• Change management and ability to resolve complex problems promptly.
• Flexibility in your schedule to provide support outside of regular business hours for emergent patient cases.

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of the healthcare customer environment and hospital regulations.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with complex IT systems or portals that support customer service, health care scheduling, supply chain management, and call centers.
• Familiarity with working in a heavily regulated, quality-control environment (e.g., following strict SOPs when available and extrapolating fundamental principles to situations not defined).
• Fluency in other languages is a plus.

Travel and Language

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Business fluency in German and English

Benefits

• Individual development opportunities and a focus on lifelong learning.
• A diverse, inclusive and unbiased work environment.
• Trust, appreciation and space for co-creation.
• Wellbeing and Mobility Benefits.

What You Can Look Forward To

• An exciting pipeline and innovative products
• Personalized development opportunities with a strong focus on lifelong learning
• A culture of trust, appreciation, and room to contribute within a passionate team
• A diverse, inclusive, and bias-free work environment committed to the Charta der Vielfalt, where differences are not only welcomed but actively encouraged. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates.
• A sustainable company aiming to become carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030

If you're interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

PROCESS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER Primeline Logistics are a leading 3PL partner for retailers and brands across UK and Ireland. Specialising in B2B fulfilment, we support customers with both full pallet and case-pick distribution models. Our operation spans warehouse management, transport, and value-added logistics services - built for agility, efficiency, and growth. As our business expands, we are looking for a highly analytical, hands-on Industrial Engineer to help us unlock greater efficiencies, support new client onboarding, and drive data-led transformation across our warehouse and logistics operations. The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end analysis, design, and optimisation of warehouse and operational processes across our network. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, pricing for new business opportunities, and the operational design and launch of new sites or clients. This is a critical role in ensuring we deliver both cost-effective and scalable quality service for our customers. WHAT WILL YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOK LIKE? Operational Review & Process Improvement Audit and assess current warehouse operations (picking, packing, receiving, replenishment, shipping, returns) Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities Lead root cause analysis and implement standardised work processes Build simulation models (e.g. slotting, picking paths, resource utilisation) to support operational design decisions Commercial & Pricing Support Lead the cost modelling and pricing of new business opportunities Collaborate with commercial teams to assess viability and operational fit of new clients and ensure existing customers are operating vs expected model Develop cost-per-pick, cost-per-pallet, and productivity benchmarks Design & Launch of New Warehouses or Clients Lead warehouse layout design (racking, flow paths, work zones) for new or expanding facilities Manage operational set-up for new customer onboarding: systems, workflows, documentation Oversee go-live execution - from UAT to SOPs to training handovers Ensure SLA, capacity, and resource models are defined and validated pre-launch Data & Systems Integration Work with IT & WMS teams to ensure system alignment with engineered processes Own the creation of dashboards, KPIs, and tracking tools to monitor operational performance WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED Qualifications & Experience Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field 3-5+ years' experience in logistics, warehousing, or fulfilment centre environments Proven track record in process engineering and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Experience in pricing logistics services or cost-to-serve modelling Experience in warehouse design and start-up of operations is highly desirable Skills & Tools Strong data analytics and modelling (Excel, Power BI, SQL preferred) Familiarity with WMS, TMS, and automation systems Skilled in CAD or similar tools for layout and flow design Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach Project Management Experience Soft Skills Comfortable in fast-moving, high-growth environments Strong communicator and project manager Highly collaborative with cross-functional teams (Sales, Ops, IT, Finance) Solutions-driven mindset WHY JOIN US Be at the centre of operational excellence and future growth Influence how we design, cost, and launch world-class logistics solutions Play a leadership role in onboarding new brand partners and scaling with them Join a team where innovation and accountability are part of the DNA WHO WE ARE Primeline is the largest independent Irish provider of logistics, sales and marketing services for domestic and international brands in Ireland and the UK. We are a privately owned business, in operation for 35 years, with over 1,100 employees across multiple sites in Ireland and the UK. Primeline's Turnover is in excess of €300 million and we are growing rapidly. We pride ourselves in client relationships with brand owners and decision makers supplying product into the Multiple Grocery, Convenience, Foodservice sectors, and Pharmacy trade. Primeline Group consists of Primeline Logistics, Primeline Express and Johnson Brothers. With over 1,500,000 square feet of warehousing and 400 vehicles, we complete 25,000 deliveries weekly. Primeline is in every town in Ireland, every day. Our people power our success. WHERE WE ARE GOING We continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Primeline remains a place where people want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future goals. We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best. Retaining our current customer, blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business by providing the best brand execution will be key to our success. We will build the best relationships and partnerships with our principles and customers, and we continue to drive a values-based culture. WHAT DO WE WANT? At Primeline, our core values of respect, teamwork, results, excellence, and courage guide everything we do. We seek individuals who demonstrate empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives, collaborate effectively with others, and are motivated by achieving outstanding results. You should be committed to continuous improvement, maintain high standards, and have the courage to take initiative and drive innovation. If you resonate with these values and are ready to contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

PROCESS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER Primeline Logistics are a leading 3 PL partner for retailers and brands across UK and Ireland. Specialising in B2 B fulfilment, we support customers with both full pallet and case-pick distribution models. Our operation spans warehouse management, transport, and value-added logistics services - built for agility, efficiency, and growth. As our business expands, we are looking for a highly analytical, hands-on Industrial Engineer to help us unlock greater efficiencies, support new client onboarding, and drive data-led transformation across our warehouse and logistics operations. The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end analysis, design, and optimisation of warehouse and operational processes across our network. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, pricing for new business opportunities, and the operational design and launch of new sites or clients. This is a critical role in ensuring we deliver both cost-effective and scalable quality service for our customers. WHAT WILL YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOK LIKE? Operational Review & Process Improvement Audit and assess current warehouse operations (picking, packing, receiving, replenishment, shipping, returns) Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities Lead root cause analysis and implement standardised work processes Build simulation models (e.g. slotting, picking paths, resource utilisation) to support operational design decisions Commercial & Pricing Support Lead the cost modelling and pricing of new business opportunities Collaborate with commercial teams to assess viability and operational fit of new clients and ensure existing customers are operating vs expected model Develop cost-per-pick, cost-per-pallet, and productivity benchmarks Design & Launch of New Warehouses or Clients Lead warehouse layout design (racking, flow paths, work zones) for new or expanding facilities Manage operational set-up for new customer onboarding: systems, workflows, documentation Oversee go-live execution - from UAT to SOPs to training handovers Ensure SLA, capacity, and resource models are defined and validated pre-launch Data & Systems Integration Work with IT & WMS teams to ensure system alignment with engineered processes Own the creation of dashboards, KPIs, and tracking tools to monitor operational performance WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED Qualifications & Experience Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field 3-5+ years' experience in logistics, warehousing, or fulfilment centre environments Proven track record in process engineering and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Experience in pricing logistics services or cost-to-serve modelling Experience in warehouse design and start-up of operations is highly desirable Skills & Tools Strong data analytics and modelling (Excel, Power BI, SQL preferred) Familiarity with WMS, TMS, and automation systems Skilled in CAD or similar tools for layout and flow design Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach Project Management Experience Soft Skills Comfortable in fast-moving, high-growth environments Strong communicator and project manager Highly collaborative with cross-functional teams (Sales, Ops, IT, Finance) Solutions-driven mindset WHY JOIN US Be at the centre of operational excellence and future growth Influence how we design, cost, and launch world-class logistics solutions Play a leadership role in onboarding new brand partners and scaling with them Join a team where innovation and accountability are part of the DNA WHO WE ARE Primeline is the largest independent Irish provider of logistics, sales and marketing services for domestic and international brands in Ireland and the UK. We are a privately owned business, in operation for 35 years, with over 1,100 employees across multiple sites in Ireland and the UK. Primeline's Turnover is in excess of €300 million and we are growing rapidly. We pride ourselves in client relationships with brand owners and decision makers supplying product into the Multiple Grocery, Convenience, Foodservice sectors, and Pharmacy trade. Primeline Group consists of Primeline Logistics, Primeline Express and Johnson Brothers. With over 1,500,000 square feet of warehousing and 400 vehicles, we complete 25,000 deliveries weekly. Primeline is in every town in Ireland, every day. Our people power our success. WHERE WE ARE GOING We continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Primeline remains a place where people want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future goals. We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best. Retaining our current customer, blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business by providing the best brand execution will be key to our success. We will build the best relationships and partnerships with our principles and customers, and we continue to drive a values-based culture. WHAT DO WE WANT? At Primeline, our core values of respect, teamwork, results, excellence, and courage guide everything we do. We seek individuals who demonstrate empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives, collaborate effectively with others, and are motivated by achieving outstanding results. You should be committed to continuous improvement, maintain high standards, and have the courage to take initiative and drive innovation. If you resonate with these values and are ready to contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual for an **Associate Director, Operational Insights** role.
This role will be responsible for embedding analytical insights into our operational processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
+ Engaging with Operations and associated teams to lead the delivery of the reporting and insights they need to manage the business
+ Ensure the data and metrics are managed and governed according to best practices
+ Lead the development of automated processes that embeds the insights from this analysis into our processes
+ Identify opportunities to deploy new technologies to assist these processes
**Schedule** : Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ **Operational Reporting Strategy**
+ Lead the development of a strategy to define and implement a 'best practice' operating model for an Operational Insights team
+ Liaise with other stakeholders to establish the necessary data and technology solutions in conjunction with data management / governance frameworks
+ **Performance Monitoring & Reporting**
+ Work with leaders to define their reporting and insights requirements and identify opportunities to improve them
+ Lead the delivery of scheduled operational performance reporting that will support Operations and other stakeholders
+ Drive the delivery of additional analytical insights to support strategy design and continuous improvement
+ **Embedding Insights**
+ Drive the identification of KPIs / risk flags for automated monitoring throughout the end-to-end processes
+ Lead the embedding of analytical derived insights into core processes through automated actions
+ Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to enable the necessary system integration
+ **Capability Improvement & Innovation**
+ Identify opportunities to use new technologies to enhance speed to insight and action
+ Act as a leader to improve the analytical skills of the wider team
**_Frequent meetings with others across global time zones will require some calls to be made outside of standard business hours._**
_You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in._
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Business, HR, Operations, or a related field
+ Experience working in a global or cross-regional organization
+ Ability to work in a globally distributed environment and drive consistency across regions
+ Proven experience in designing and leading data Insights functions
+ Advanced knowledge of analytics technology landscape
**Soft Skills:**
+ Communication and cross-functional leadership skills
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy._
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
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We are looking for a passionate and innovative Director of Operations to join our team at The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Who are we? The Lodge at Ashford Castle is sitting within the magnificent 350 acre estate of Ashford Castle, this property overlooks magical Lough Corrib. Originally built in 1865, The Lodge offers country house charm, fine dining in Wilde's Restaurant and an exceptional range of estate activities. One of Ireland's finest wedding destinations, pairing warm Irish hospitality with a modern appeal. Your key responsibilities as Director of Operations include: To provide leadership and direction to all departments To provide leadership in ensuring that set agreed standards are managed and monitored on a daily basis To ensure all departments provide exceptional service and guest attention To assist in the operation at key times during service both morning and evening To assist Duty Managers with shifts To hold a bi-weekly/ monthly objective-setting meeting covering all aspects of the department To complete all aspects of People Management responsibilities from one to ones to annual appraisals To support the People and Culture team to ensure all departments complete their people management responsibilities To ensure training is conducted in all departments To ensure development of all employees To provide innovation to the departments and operations To attend monthly HOD and Executive Meetings To be involved in the recruitment process of the department To attend quarterly Health and Safety Inspections with the company retained advisor To manage the action points following the quarterly inspections with the relevant departments Management of the legal service and inspection requirements of the property and equipment To plan and manage any in-house projects including cost Management of the P&L monthly accounts Management of the purchase order process within each department, ensuring that all cost lines are in line with the budget Liaising with the hotel assistant financial controller on all cost aspects for the hotel To attend monthly P&L meeting reporting on the previous month's accounts Involvement in the production of the annual Sales and Marketing Plan, P&L and payroll Management of the monthly payroll of the rooms division departments including the updating of our HR system (Alkimii) To manage the capital expenditure budget including any unplanned agreed capital projects To review all hotel contracts on an annual basis What are we looking for in a Director Of Operations ? Hospitality Degree or higher Have a minimum of 2 years experience in an Operations or Food and Beverage Management role. Possess a strong knowledge and passion for food, beverage and banqueting, rooms and front office. Strong ability to manage all cost controls e.g. food cost, labour etc. Experience of staff training, rotas, financial reporting, stock control and ordering. Excellent communication and team leadership skills. Excellent organisational skills. Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy periods. Flexible, innovative, motivated, adaptable and driven individual. Fluency in both written and spoken English. What's in it for you? Professional, award winning training and development opportunities. Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events. Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities). Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability). Free meals on duty. Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire. Recommend friend and family bonus scheme. Two paid volunteering days each year. Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days. Hotel based recognition incentives. Free access to Employee Assistance Programme. Join us in this incredible new opportunity! We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland. #Lodge

We are looking for a passionate and innovative Director of Operations to join our team at The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Who are we? The Lodge at Ashford Castle is sitting within the magnificent 350 acre estate of Ashford Castle, this property overlooks magical Lough Corrib. Originally built in 1865, The Lodge offers country house charm, fine dining in Wilde's Restaurant and an exceptional range of estate activities. One of Ireland's finest wedding destinations, pairing warm Irish hospitality with a modern appeal. Your key responsibilities as Director of Operations include: To provide leadership and direction to all departments To provide leadership in ensuring that set agreed standards are managed and monitored on a daily basis To ensure all departments provide exceptional service and guest attention To assist in the operation at key times during service both morning and evening To assist Duty Managers with shifts To hold a bi-weekly/ monthly objective-setting meeting covering all aspects of the department To complete all aspects of People Management responsibilities from one to ones to annual appraisals To support the People and Culture team to ensure all departments complete their people management responsibilities To ensure training is conducted in all departments To ensure development of all employees To provide innovation to the departments and operations To attend monthly HOD and Executive Meetings To be involved in the recruitment process of the department To attend quarterly Health and Safety Inspections with the company retained advisor To manage the action points following the quarterly inspections with the relevant departments Management of the legal service and inspection requirements of the property and equipment To plan and manage any in-house projects including cost Management of the P&L monthly accounts Management of the purchase order process within each department, ensuring that all cost lines are in line with the budget Liaising with the hotel assistant financial controller on all cost aspects for the hotel To attend monthly P&L meeting reporting on the previous month's accounts Involvement in the production of the annual Sales and Marketing Plan, P&L and payroll Management of the monthly payroll of the rooms division departments including the updating of our HR system (Alkimii) To manage the capital expenditure budget including any unplanned agreed capital projects To review all hotel contracts on an annual basis What are we looking for in a Director Of Operations ? Hospitality Degree or higher Have a minimum of 2 years experience in an Operations or Food and Beverage Management role. Possess a strong knowledge and passion for food, beverage and banqueting, rooms and front office. Strong ability to manage all cost controls e.g. food cost, labour etc. Experience of staff training, rotas, financial reporting, stock control and ordering. Excellent communication and team leadership skills. Excellent organisational skills. Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy periods. Flexible, innovative, motivated, adaptable and driven individual. Fluency in both written and spoken English. What's in it for you? Professional, award winning training and development opportunities. Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events. Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities). Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability). Free meals on duty. Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire. Recommend friend and family bonus scheme. Two paid volunteering days each year. Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days. Hotel based recognition incentives. Free access to Employee Assistance Programme. Join us in this incredible new opportunity! We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland. #Lodge

Job Description Position Title: Director of Operations Odyssey Social Care Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Location: Hybrid with Nationwide Travel Contract: Full-time & Permanent Broadlake Odyssey Social Care is one of 7 international Organisations within the Broadlake Group.

Broadlake is an international company committed to delivering Positive and Sustainable growth.

By partnering with ambitious founders, Broadlake helps realise their potential through organic growth, new acquisitions, and expansion into new markets.

Their international group of businesses employs over 4,000 people in industries including Healthcare, Technology, FMCG, International Talent Solutions, Workplace Wellbeing, Office Services, and Engineering.

Job Purpose Odyssey Social Care (OSC) is a leading provider of residential care for young people, committed to fostering an environment of support and continuous growth.

The Director of Operations at Odyssey Social Care reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer at Odyssey Social Care.

This Position will play a pivotal role in overseeing all internal operations for our business, ensuring seamless service delivery, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with a strong focus on the highest standard of care for the young people in our care, operational excellence and efficiency, people performance, customer relations, and strategic direction.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams and ensure operations also aligned with organizational goals, including our 3 X10 X journey and the continuous fostering of a workplace culture aligned with our H.

A.

V.

E.

strategy. Our Strategy 3 X10 X Our 3 X10 X strategic plan is to grow the number of essential services we provide by 3 times and to have 10 times the positive impact on the world around us.

Our approach to increasing Positive Impact is underpinned by the four HAVE pillars: H - Happy Places, A- Accessibility for everyone; V Value in Our Community: E Environmental Urgency.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Oversee all internal operations, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and targets.

Service Delivery: Maintaining and improving our world class service delivery standards and procedures Business Performance: Deliver on strategic initiatives aligned to budget performance including forecasting and insights across monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews.

Develop and implement operational policies and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop division managers, setting clear KPIs and performance benchmarks.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance across teams.

Principles-Driven Leadership: Actively integrate company principles into daily decision-making and discussions.

Lead regular sessions to reinforce these principles within the organization.

Customer Relations: Ensure the highest standards of customer service are maintained across all touchpoints.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to promote loyalty and satisfaction.

Activity & Performance Oversight: Drive operational efficiency and align activities with financial targets and KPIs.

Monitor key metrics, identifying opportunities for growth and areas for improvement.

Strategic Direction: Play a key role delivering the long-term vision for care and growth strategy of the organization.

Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to enhance operational and commercial effectiveness.

Healthcare Operations: Leverage prior experience in healthcare environments to ensure operational excellence.

Maintain compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulations, where applicable.

Representation Promote Odyssey Social Care Internally and externally, through seminars, workshops, training and in feedback and action planning.

Any Other Duties: Any other duties, within the competence of the postholder, that may be required, reasonably, from time to time.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: Minimum of x years experience within the Residential Childcare sector in Ireland.

Proven experience working as a Senior Executive driving business growth within a Healthcare setting Experience of working to TUSLA Standards.

Significant people management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams.

Strong ability to work to targets and manage performance metrics effectively.

Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Solid commercial awareness and ability to align operational activities with business objectives.

Ability to solve problems and apply logical thinking regardless of current events and situations.

Full, clean driving license.

Key Attributes: Strategic thinker with a focus on delivering results.

Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across teams and customers.

Work Conditions Traveling will be a component of this role; you will need a full clean driving license in order to visit the different locations of the business.

Requirement to keep abreast of new legislation and regulatory frameworks.

What We Offer: Life Cover and health insurance.

Pension contribution matching.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Core professional training and Development Framework.

Team building activities and company social events and Wellness Events Cycle to Work Scheme.

Refer-a-Friend bonus.

25 Days Annual Per Annum Review and Updates This job description reflects the current role requirements but is not exhaustive.

It will be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to ensure it remains relevant to the needs of the organization.

Skills: Communication Leadership Problem Solving Effective Decision Making Strategic Thinking Data Analysis

Our client, a leading medical device manufacturing company based in Limerick, is seeking an Director of Operations to lead and scale its production operations. As the company continues its rapid growth, this role will be pivotal in ensuring that manufacturing capacity keeps pace with increasing demand while maintaining the highest quality and efficiency standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in high-precision manufacturing, a strong hands-on approach, and a deep understanding of process optimization, supply chain management, and strategic operational planning.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee all production operations, ensuring output meets volume, quality, and delivery targets.

• Implement operational strategies to enhance scalability and efficiency in line with company growth.

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, working closely with teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure all manufacturing processes align with ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to uphold strict product standards and regulatory compliance.

• Foster a culture of accountability and excellence across production teams.

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, optimizing material procurement, inventory levels, and supplier relationships.

• Reduce lead times and control costs while ensuring a seamless supply of critical components.

• Implement efficient procurement strategies that align with operational needs and business objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production workflows, implementing data-driven solutions.

• Collaborate with senior leadership on capital investment decisions, including new equipment and facility expansions.

• Perform other duties as necessary to support the overall success and operational efficiency of the organization.

• 10+ years of experience in operations leadership within manufacturing, with a strong track record in scaling production teams and meeting performance KPIs.

• Extensive experience in high-precision manufacturing (medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or related industries).

• Strong hands-on leadership approach, ideally with a background in toolmaking, machining, or manufacturing processes.

• Proven success in implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with experience in troubleshooting production delays, quality issues, and operational inefficiencies.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, supply chain, and senior management.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred).

• Experience using ERP/MES systems for production planning and inventory management.

• Familiarity with CAD/CAM or other digital manufacturing tools is a plus.

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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