Managing Director at Tekpak Automation

Lead the Future of Robotics & Automation — Become the Next Managing Director at Tekpak Automation

Location: Wexford, Ireland

Position: Managing Director

Step into a Career-Defining Leadership Role

Are you ready to lead a fast-growing automation company into global markets?

Tekpak Automation, Ireland’s leading robotic packaging solutions provider, is searching for a visionary Managing Director to shape the next chapter of our growth. This is more than a job, it’s a rare opportunity to build a global automation leader, backed by committed long-term investors.

We are part of the Eisvogel Group, a private investment firm with a proven playbook for scaling great businesses through values-driven, people-first leadership.

Who We Are

At Tekpak, we engineer cutting-edge automation and robotic packaging solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Biotech, Medical Device, and Food industries. Trusted by global brands, we’re known for our flexibility, innovation, and commitment to customer success.

From our 40,000 sq. ft R&D and manufacturing hub in Wexford, we design, build, and support high-performance systems that solve real-world production challenges.

Now, with Eisvogel’s strategic support, we’re ready to scale across Europe and enter the US market.

Your Mission

As Managing Director, you will:

• Lead the company through its next growth cycle, evolving it into a global leader in OEE improvement and automation.
• Shape and execute our long-term strategy — aligning teams, operations, and culture around clear goals.
• Drive commercial performance — growing revenue, profitability, and enterprise value.
• Foster a safe, empowered workplace culture based on empathy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Build a world-class team and develop the next generation of leadership.
• Lead expansion into new markets, support M&A activity, and stay ahead of innovation in robotics, automation, and AI.

What We Offer

• Dynamic environment that is growth oriented.
• Hands-on coaching and support from experienced, engaged shareholders.
• Culture that is built around empowered accountability, looking to reward calculated risk taking.

Are You Ready to Build Something Bigger Than Yourself?

If you’re an exceptional leader with the ambition and heart to shape the future of industrial automation — we want to hear from you.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Managing Director, CEO, or senior leader in automation or machine-building.
• Strong P&L management and board-level experience preferred but not required.
• Background in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) — with deep technical and commercial understanding.
• Expertise in packaging machinery and end-of-line solutions.
• Track record of scaling teams and operations, ideally in export-oriented businesses.
• MBA or equivalent leadership training; Kaizen/CI methodologies preferred.

Your Style

We’re looking for a leader who is:

• Humble, driven, and empathetic.
• A problem-solver and strategic thinker.
• A natural team builder and mentor.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Excited by the opportunity to build lasting value — as a co-owner of the business.

Benefits

Salary: Competitive + bonus + equity incentivisation.