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Our client is a leading Electrical Switchgear and Busbar Trunking Manufacturer operating throughout UK, Ireland, Europe and United Arab Emirates, serving large-scale industrial and commercial markets. The company is currently experiencing a period of significant growth and development. In 2009 the company opened a new automated 60,000 sq.ft. busbar trunking manufacturing facility in The U.A.E. (45 minutes north of Dubai).

As part of ongoing development, we are now seeking suitably qualified candidates

for the role of Plant Manager for this facility. The successful candidate will hold full

accountability for the general management of the site, providing direction, leadership

and adding value to all key areas of Production, Quality Control, Health & Safety,

People Management and Customer Service. 

A senior position has arisen for a suitably experienced and qualified Plant Manager based at their plant in the UAE United Arab Emirates:

Reporting directly to the Group Company Directors and while overseeing the general management of the production facility, you will be responsible for;  

· Leading  the plant and all personnel in the delivery of optimum performance and

productivity through a visible culture of continuous focus on customer service,

product quality, effective logistic planning and after sales service.

· Initiating and implementing short, medium and long term improvement projects

through lean manufacturing techniques and the introduction of ongoing

product developments to improve operating efficiencies, reduce

downtime, target wastage and improve direct daily outputs.

· Leading the expected growth in production throughput as the company grows in

line with the current business plan.

· Promoting, developing and ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all

employees and visitors through the proactive implementation of both ISO

18001 and company H&S policies as a minimum.

· Communicating effectively within the Group, the production weekly, monthly

and annual reporting packs.

· To assist the HR Manager with direction and input in all areas of employee

resourcing, employee relations and training & development.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

· Degree Holder in an Electrical / Mechanical Engineering discipline.

· The successful candidate must demonstrate direct relevant experience and proven success in a senior operationally based manufacturing environment with a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role. 

· You will possess excellent leadership and management skills with a proven ability for complex problem solving, robust decision making skills and general business acumen. 

· High levels of interpersonal and communication skills are a pre-requisite to lead effectively and to provide the necessary feedback to the Company Directors.

Desirable Qualification / Experience

· Knowledge of busbar trunking manufacturing processes.

· Post graduate qualification in Business management or related subject.

This role offers a unique career opportunity for growth and enhancement and as such a highly competitive basic salary is on offer. 

This role will involve a 6 month placement at their hear office in Donegal initially, with a 3 -6 month handover period in the U.A.E. with the current Plant Manager before his return to the R.O.I. region. 

To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, submit your CV and cover note/letter by email or post by clicking on the link provided or posting your CV and cover letter to our Donegal Office at Network Recruitment, 7a Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. 

Please note that all applicants will receive a response from us via email; however due to the high volume of applications we are currently experiencing, please allow extra time for us to reply to your application. Suitable applicants will be notified that they have been successfully short-listed for the next stage in our recruitment process and requested to supply any additional information we require. Applicants that do not meet the criteria for the particular role applied for will be notified and we will retain your information in confidence unless otherwise requested for future suitable positions. Locations listed for each role may include commutable areas suitable to the role and company at hand to give as many candidates as possible the opportunity to be considered for each role.  We as a company operate under strict 'best practice' policies and procedures governed by the NRF and REC of which we are corporate members. We are an equal opportunities employer and act on behalf of our client as a professional Recruitment Consultancy. We only ever submit your application once we have gauged your interest, assessed your suitability and obtained your permission to send your details to our hiring client. We look forward to working with you as a potential applicant to assist you in finding a suitable position.