Operations Manager – Industrial Bakery (Medialuna)

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About the Role: Medialuna is a fast-growing industrial bakery supplying high-volume clients, including Dublin Airport. We are looking for a hands-on, results-driven Operations Manager to lead our daily production and logistics. This is a critical role designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can ensure our "Galpón B" operates at 100% efficiency, with or without the owners present.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Oversight: Ensure 100% fulfillment of daily orders. Manage the transition between night and morning shifts to guarantee leadership presence at all times.
• Waste & Quality Control: Implement and monitor strict Waste Reports. Identify and solve the root causes of production losses to protect the company's margins.
• Team Leadership: Manage a multicultural team of bakers and packers. Handle rostering, performance reviews, and ensure a culture of accountability.
• Logistics & Fleet Management: Oversee our delivery fleet (Vans), ensuring preventive maintenance is carried out and delivery routes are optimized for fuel and time efficiency.
• Compliance: Maintain high HACCP standards and ensure the facility meets all Irish health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in a management role within food production, industrial baking, or large-scale catering in Ireland.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of industrial bakery machinery and large-scale fermentation processes is a plus.
• Problem Solver: A "can-do" attitude. We need someone who brings solutions, not just problems.
• Flexibility: Willingness to oversee early morning and night shift transitions when necessary.
• Driving License: Full clean B license (essential).

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary with clear room for growth.
• Performance-based bonuses linked to waste reduction and operational efficiency.
• The opportunity to be a key player in one of Dublin’s most successful growing bakeries.
• Direct reporting to the owner with high levels of autonomy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: €55,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience managing night/early morning shifts?

Experience:

• Food production management : 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person