Job Description

Join Vertiv and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, performance, and a strong safety culture across our site in Campsie, Northern Ireland.

As the Operations Manager, you will act as a key senior leader, supporting the Plant Manager and Operations Director to deliver on customer needs while continuously improving performance across all operational areas. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change, shape high-performing teams, and influence the future of site operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to enhance site performance, efficiency, and safety culture
• Drive operational excellence through measurable continuous improvement initiatives
• Support delivery of site KPIs and budget targets, ensuring effective cost control
• Lead forecasting activities across multiple metrics, including customer demand and resource planning
• Define and implement improvement projects that enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency
• Champion change management and foster a high-performance culture across all teams
• Evaluate existing processes and introduce smarter, more efficient ways of working
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure optimal process performance
• Lead and support critical business improvement projects
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet organisational goals and deadlines
• Support organisational design and workforce planning aligned to business needs
• Provide expert input into corporate initiatives, policy reviews, and change programmes
• Promote employee engagement, motivation, and a people-first culture
• Support HR on industrial relations matters when required

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
• Strong track record of building and developing high-performing teams
• Experience leading change and delivering continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma desirable)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse processes and implement effective solutions
• Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Equivalent industry experience will also be considered

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