Manufacturing Operations Manager – Modular Data Centers

About the role

We are seeking a high-caliber Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead the production of modular data center solutions. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our complex, integrated infrastructure is built to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will partner closely with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Deployment teams to scale manufacturing capabilities across global facilities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational framework for a diverse product mix serving some of the world's most demanding customers.

Location. This role is remote-based in Dublin, Ireland. This role requires the ability to travel globally (approx. 20–30%) to support site readiness and operational audits.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Global Operational Leadership

• Process Standardization: Drive process consistency and technical excellence across all global manufacturing facilities to ensure a uniform "Gold Standard" for every modular unit produced.
• Strategic Interface: Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for manufacturing operations across all product lines, facilitating seamless communication between regional sites and corporate leadership.
• Performance Excellence: Establish a performance baseline and drive key manufacturing KPIs, including Safety, Quality (Yield/NCRs), Cost (COGS), and On-Time Delivery (OTD).

Capacity & Production Strategy

• Advanced Modeling: Develop and maintain executable capacity models capable of handling a complex mix of custom, engineer-to-order (ETO) products.
• S&OP Integration: Analyze S&OP forecasts and material constraints to provide strategic recommendations for production schedules, ensuring achievable commitments to customers.
• Footprint Optimization: Design and implement efficient change-over processes that maximize output while utilizing limited factory floor area effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• New Product Introduction (NPI): Partner with engineering to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing, resolving manufacturability issues early in the product lifecycle.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and drive corrective actions using Six Sigma/Lean methodologies.
• Supplier Integration: Collaborate with Supply Chain to qualify and audit suppliers for critical components and sub-assemblies.

People & Culture

• Team Building: Recruit, develop, and retain top operational talent across global manufacturing sites.
• Safety First: Champion a culture of safety and enforce rigorous EHS standards in all manufacturing operations.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing complex, high-value products (e.g., data centers, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace).
• Proven experience scaling manufacturing from pilot to high-volume production across multiple global sites.
• Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and capacity modeling tools.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel globally 20–30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in modular construction, prefabricated infrastructure, or data center manufacturing.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems integration.
• Experience with engineer-to-order (ETO) and configure-to-order (CTO) production environments.