Operations Coordinator

What you need to know
Our client, a leading food distribution company, is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to join their team in Longford. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving efficiency, supporting a nationwide workforce, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
Permanent | Full-time | On-site

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Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of coordinating and supervising a team of 5 operations staff, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and delivered on.
• Manage end-to-end workforce processes including hiring, induction, scheduling, and day-to-day deployment.
• Act as the main point of contact between operations, administration, and IT support to maintain smooth communication and workflow.
• Oversee the planning and distribution of 200+ weekly operational hours, maximising output and resource efficiency.
• Ensure consistent service delivery across a workforce of 150+ employees working across 100+ nationwide sites, supported by a floater team.
• Track, review, and report on operational performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Key Requirements:

• Proving experience in operations/logistics coordination.
• Previous experience leading a small team (4–5 people) in an operations, logistics, or scheduling capacity.
• High proficiency in IT/Excel.
• Highly organised with strong planning skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English.
• Comfortable working across multiple functions, from administration and workforce planning to on-the-ground operations.

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