General Manager

FRS Recruitment are currently recruiting a General Manager on behalf of an established company based in Co. Laois. This is a full time permanent role & a newly created position to meet the growing demands of an expanding business.

This position will see a successful candidate, who is commercially astute and highly motivated, take the role of General Manager and become a part of team that is committed to driving business developments and relations forward.

Location: Co. Laois, Ireland
Reporting To: Company Directors
Salary: Strong Salary Depending on Relative Experience + Performance Bonus + Benefits

Operating from over 100,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, managing more than 10,000 SKUs, and distributing products nationwide across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, our Client is entering an exciting phase of continued growth and expansion.

As we scale for the future, we are seeking an exceptional Group Head of Operations to lead the operational backbone of the business, driving performance, accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement across all operational functions.

This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Directors and will play a critical role in shaping the next stage of growth for the groups 2 businesses.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact leadership role for an ambitious and experienced operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable systems, strong teams and high-performance cultures.

The successful candidate will take ownership of warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, fulfilment, operational systems and process improvement across the Group.

They will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence today while developing the infrastructure, systems and people required to support the Group's future growth ambitions.

This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable on the warehouse floor and in the boardroom; someone who leads from the front, drives accountability and consistently delivers results.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Operational Leadership
• Warehouse Operations & Distribution
• Inventory Management & Stock Control
• Sister Company – Growth & Scale - The sister company is a growing business within the Group. The Group Head of Operations will play a key role in supporting and accelerating its growth.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Systems, Technology & Continuous Improvement
• Health, Safety & Compliance
• Customer Experience & Service Excellence
• Key Performance Indicators

Candidate Profile - Essential Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior operations leadership role.
• Proven experience managing warehouse, logistics, fulfilment, distribution or supply chain operations.
• Experience leading teams within a fast-paced growth environment.
• Strong track record of implementing operational improvements and delivering measurable results.
• Experience managing operational teams and developing leadership capability.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets and operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build systems, processes and scalable operational structures.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role within a successful and ambitious Irish business.
• Direct access to and collaboration with the Group Directors.
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of multiple growing businesses.
• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Supportive, entrepreneurial and ambitious leadership team.
• The opportunity to build, improve and scale a best-in-class operational platform.

Apply:

• To discuss this role further in strict confidence contact Bonnie Clancy 086 1038534
• To apply, use the attached link to upload an up-to-date CV
• If you require a more detailed spec to review email Bonnie at