Wexford Factory General Manager
Sulzer · Wexford
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and strategic direction of the Wexford manufacturing site and legal entity. Reporting to the divisional leadership team, you will lead operational, financial and people performance across the site, ensuring the delivery of business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance and customer satisfaction. You will oversee the full operational value chain, driving operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, logistics and quality, while ensuring strong customer focus throughout the organisation.
In addition to leading the site's day-to-day operations, you will fulfil the responsibilities of Managing Director for the legal entity, providing visible leadership, effective governance and compliance with all statutory and corporate requirements. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the Wexford operation through strategic investment, organisational development and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring the site continues to make a significant contribution to Sulzer's global manufacturing network
Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead the overall performance of the Wexford site, ensuring delivery of operational, financial, safety, quality and customer objectives.
Drive operational excellence across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality and ESH, improving efficiency, productivity and cost performance.
Develop and execute the site's manufacturing and business strategy in line with divisional objectives and growth plans.
Lead and develop the site leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Own site financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, investment planning and cash generation.
Fulfil the legal and statutory responsibilities of Managing Director, ensuring governance, compliance and risk management across the legal entity.
Act as the senior representative of the business, building strong relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, local authorities and key stakeholders.
To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need
Significant leadership experience within manufacturing, operations or general management roles in a complex industrial environment.
Proven success leading multi-functional teams and delivering sustainable operational and financial performance.
Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, operational excellence and continuous improvement principles.
Experience managing budgets, business performance and strategic investment programmes.
Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and influence stakeholders across a matrix organisation.
Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business or a related discipline, with experience in an engineering or industrial environment.
What we offer you
- A highly visible leadership role within one of Sulzer's key manufacturing operations.
- The opportunity to shape the strategic direction and future development of the Wexford site.
- Exposure to senior leadership teams across Sulzer's global organisation.
- The ability to lead high-impact operational, people and business transformation initiatives.
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial and performance-driven working environment.
- Global career development opportunities within a leading engineering company.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.