Managing Director

A fantastic opportunity for a proven Director level candidate from the packaging automation market to work for a company going through its fastest growth. This role may suit a first-time Managing Director or CEO stepping up into full enterprise leadership, supported by experienced shareholders.

BASIC SALARY: 120,000€ - 140,000€

BENEFITS:
Company Bonus
Equity
Pension
Health Scheme
25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays,
Laptop & Mobile Phone,

LOCATION: Ireland (relocation package available)

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Wexford, Belfast, Waterford, Londonderry

JOB DESCRIPTION: Managing Director, Sales Director, Operations Director - packaging automation, capital equipment

We are now looking for a talented Managing Director with the attitude, leadership & competency required to lead this company through its fastest growth.

You will be responsible for shaping & executing the company's strategic vision, leading operational & commercial activities & fostering a culture of innovation & continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing Director, Sales Director, Operations Director - packaging automation, capital equipment

Strategic leadership - developing & executing a clear strategic plan aligned with company goals & vision
Developing the companies USP & competitive advantage
Ultimately accountable for enterprise value creation, aligning strategy, people, capital & execution to build a scalable, global automation platform.
Implementing KPI's, OKR's & using data to make sure the company improves & meets targets
Drive growth by executing the strategic plan - identifying new markets & business opportunities
Overseeing the implementation of a culture of continuous improvement & "Empowered Accountability" to empower teams to improve financial margins, improve safety & find ways to improve processes & performance.
Operational excellence - oversee & improve operations to make sure highest standards are met & all URSs are delivered, delivering the best technical solutions on time & budget.
Innovation & technology: making sure the company stays at the forefront of innovation in robotics, automation & AI / software to improve margins & growth potential
Lead discussion with key customers, making sure that the company remains customer focused at all times and sales targets are achieved
Supervising Sales & Marketing ensuring that the brand continues to be built & supporting the consultancy & problem solving sales led process
Maintaining strong relationships with shareholders, suppliers, customers & industry partners
Lead & integrate strategic acquisitions as part of a Buy & Build growth strategy, supported by shareholders
Lead by example, fostering a positive, learning driven & continuous improvement culture

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Managing Director, Sales Director, Operations Director - packaging automation, capital equipment

As our Managing Director, you will:
Ideally be qualified in Mechanical Engineering
Have experience in packaging automation, robotics, or machine building
Have a proven record of leadership at Director level
Possess strong P&L ownership & board exposure
Be a strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
Be an ambitious, resilient, people-focused leader with high energy & ownership mindset
Full driving license
Eligible to live and work in Ireland

THE COMPANY:

We are Ireland's leading robotic packaging & automation provider offering cutting edge solutions to the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotech, medical devices & food industries.

From our large R&D manufacturing hub in Southern Ireland, we design, build & support high-performance systems that solve real-world production challenges and are trusted by Global brands. Our focus is to provide best in-class solutions in filling, wrapping, assembling and packaging.

PROSPECTS:

This role offers significant opportunity for an ambitious, experienced professional with a desire to develop their career with a growing and forward-thinking company and group with a track record and plans for strong growth.

This is not just a senior management role, it is a career defining role that is supported by an experienced investor. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to co-own and scale a high-potential automation business through organic growth and targeted M&A, supported by an experienced shareholder with a proven value creation playbook.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles, Managing Director, Sales Director, Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, Site Director, Operations Director - packaging automation, capital equipment, robotics, machine building

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: IP18379, Wallace Hind Selection