Managing Director

Location:

(Y35 FC62) Ireland

Salary:

Basic Salary : 120,000 – 140,000€ + Company Bonus + Equity + Pension + Health Scheme + 25 Days Hol

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Manufacturing Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Management & Executive

Advertiser:

Wallace Hind Selection

Job ID:

132670759

Posted On:

02 February 2026

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: 120,000A‚¬ – 140,000A‚¬

BENEFITS:
A· Company Bonus
A· Equity
A· Pension
A· Health Scheme
A· 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays,
A· 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

A· Strategic leadership – developing & executing a clear strategic plan aligned with company goals & vision
A· Developing the companies USP & competitive advantage
A· Ultimately accountable for enterprise value creation, aligning strategy, people, capital & execution to build a scalable, global automation platform.
A· Implementing KPI’s, OKR’s & using data to make sure the company improves & meets targets
A· Drive growth by executing the strategic plan – identifying new markets & business opportunities
A· 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.
A· Operational excellence – oversee & improve operations to make sure highest standards are met & all URSs are delivered, delivering the best technical solutions on time & budget.
A· Innovation & technology: making sure the company stays at the forefront of innovation in robotics, automation & AI / software to improve margins & growth potential
A· Lead discussion with key customers, making sure that the company remains customer focused at all times and sales targets are achieved
A· Supervising Sales & Marketing ensuring that the brand continues to be built & supporting the consultancy & problem solving sales led process
A· Maintaining strong relationships with shareholders, suppliers, customers & industry partners
A· Lead & integrate strategic acquisitions as part of a Buy & Build growth strategy, supported by shareholders
A· 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:
A· Ideally be qualified in Mechanical Engineering
A· Have experience in packaging automation, robotics, or machine building
A· Have a proven record of leadership at Director level
A· Possess strong P&L ownership & board exposure
A· Be a strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
A· Be an ambitious, resilient, people-focused leader with high energy & ownership mindset
A· Full driving license
A· 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

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