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We are recruiting for a Director of Operations on a full time (40 hours), permanent contract to join our senior leadership team in the Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 area! As Director of Operations, you will be a key senior leader within Glanmore Foods. You will drive transformational change, lead operational integration, embed compliance and governance frameworks, and oversee enterprise-wide projects that strengthen operational resilience and performance. This role has significant strategic accountability and involves direct reporting to the Managing Director of Compass Group Ireland, contributing to national operational strategy and Group-wide performance initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the senior operational lead for Glanmore Foods, responsible for delivering against strategic operational objectives
Report on operational performance, risk, compliance, strategic priorities, and transformation progress
Lead organisation-wide change management, embedding new systems, cultural change, and improved ways of working
Foster a culture of excellence, ensuring high standards in food quality and service
Lead, mentor, and develop management teams to achieve business goals and enhance performance
Oversee all major operational projects, including system rollouts, process re-engineering, optimisation, and infrastructure enhancements
Establish, refine, and enforce robust operational governance, compliance processes, and audit standards
Lead LEAN programmes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration
Build and embed operational resilience through proactive risk management, contingency planning, and business continuity frameworks
Provide strong and visible leadership to senior managers, ensuring alignment, accountability, and high performance across all operational functions
Review, monitor, and analyse operational KPIs, delivering high-quality executive reports and insights
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and people development across the business
Shape the long-term operational roadmap for Glanmore Foods, aligning with Compass Group Ireland’s national strategy
Oversee the integration of new systems, processes, and operational standards, ensuring consistency and scalability across the business
Drive system and process implementation, ensuring strong adoption, compliance, and continuous improvement
Work cross-functionally with production, quality, commercial, and finance teams to ensure operational delivery supports business growth and service excellence
Review, refine, and standardise operational processes to support compliance, efficiency, and scalable operations
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, leadership, and high performance
Requirements:
A highly experienced senior operations leader with a proven track record in Director-level or equivalent roles, ideally within complex, multi-site, or scaling environments
Demonstrated expertise in change management, operational integration, and embedding new systems, cultures, and organisational structures
Strong programme and project leadership capability, with significant experience leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation
Deep understanding of operational compliance, regulatory governance, audit standards, and risk management
Strong experience in LEAN, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies, with demonstrable results
A strategic thinker capable of translating organisational goals into measurable operational plans
An influential and credible leader able to effectively engage, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders, including executive and Group-level leadership
Commercially and financially astute, with strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing and developing senior managers and operational teams
Technologically adept, with experience in system implementation, digital transformation, and operational reporting tools
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable leading operations during periods of significant change and rapid growth
Nice to have:
Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, contract catering, or regulated environments is helpful but not essential
Passionate about delivering quality, safety, operational efficiency, and a culture of continuous improvement
What we offer:
Discounts on brands across the Island of Ireland (restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, gyms, golf courses and many more)
Flexible working to support work life balance
Free parking at the office
Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
Learning & development programs available for personal and professional development & growth
Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
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