• Strong knowledge of finished product packaging operations and track record leading in a high volume regulated environment.
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulatory requirements as they apply to packaging.
  • Strong leader of operations personnel with direct supervision experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated with ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong team player with proactive approach & manner.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Manufacturing/Engineering or equivalent.

• 5+ years relevant experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar environment with at least 3+ in a supervision/leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the day-to-day activities of a packaging/manufacturing team.
• Skilled at motivating a multifunctional team to achieve organizational goals.
• Comfortable developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets.
• Demonstrated experience in managing performance, delegating tasks and coaching and training team members to maximize their potential.

SensL is the leading provider of low light sensors based on its solid-state single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) and silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) technology. SensL has pioneered the production of its sensor technology in high volume, industry standard, CMOS fabrication facilities delivering unprecedented performance, uniformity, quality, reliability and low cost. SensL provides the ideal candidate with a unique opportunity to work with a profitable, growing, high tech company involved in the latest technology trends such as self-driving autonomous vehicles, cancer detection and cloud based radiation detection.

The Engineering Manager will have responsibility for the on-time delivery of new SensL products and the on-time shipment of existing products to customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering product development phases from concept to mass production
• Lead product development through effective management of engineering resources
• Identify and develop risk mitigation plans for key risk items critical to the delivery of SensL products
• Run weekly engineering team meetings
• Report product development status at weekly management meetings
• Manage SensLs supply chain working with the key engineers responsible for each outsourced contract manufacture
• Responsible for ensuring contract manufactures adhere to SensL quality standards

Experience and skills required

• Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Expert level project management skills
• Experience working with and managing outsource vendors
• Excellent communication and planning skills
• Ability to interact with senior management and concisely convey complex information regarding program and operations status
• High level Engineering degree

Benefits

This position is at the Engineering Manager level and carries an attractive salary, stock options, health coverage and employer pension contribution. This position is full time and based at SensLs corporate headquarters in Cork, Ireland.

Head of Engineering- Your Responsibilities:

• Coordinate & direct multifunctional engineering teams and projects.
• Be responsible for creation of internal systems & processes.
• Deliver upon a vision for world-class, high performing product and business development.
• Inspire a pioneering culture with high engineering standards.
• Be the driving force behind agile-like processes for dynamic engineering teams and introduce best-in-class procedures & practices.
• Design strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources.
• Lead a culture of innovation within the function by developing and implementing engineering forums and reviews for the engineering team.
• Build culture and team, enable and develop engineers and managers in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Mentor, grow, and lead the engineering team. Help them achieve their best work and prioritize the wellbeing and professional growth of every team member.
• Drive technology and data innovation to enable breakthrough customer features.
• Lead by example by being hands on and help the team as needed.
• Prepare and manage the engineering department’s budget along with team leads.
• Interviewing, hiring and scaling a world-class engineering organisation.
• Establish a consistent approach to measuring and rolling out engineering standards across the group.
• Identify and address communication gaps to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Clearly communicate intent including technology roadmaps to support multiple product platforms.
• Drive high levels of employee engagement through a highly effective support structure developed and implemented for all engineers.
• Develop a support network of key divisional/corporate leaders, academic and supplier partners to enhance understanding of product manufacturing and quality. Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise and across business units.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong credentials and technical vision that will earn the excitement of investors and prospective team members to want to follow you to build an incredible company.
• Experience building, scaling, and managing engineering teams, specifically in rapid growth environments.
• A deep knowledge of architectural and application design
• Deep product development experience, working cross-functionally to define, build, tune, and bring to market applications and services.
• Strong business acumen/analytical ability with a high aptitude for understanding & developing systems.
• Experience as an engineering leader on high-quality technology products, including the collaboration necessary with sales, product management, customer success, and executive leadership.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• • Assertive decision maker & team/people manager
  • Ability to inspire confidence.
  • Approachable
• Strong capability to network and influence at all organisation levels. Ability to build networks externally and leverage appropriately.
• Established network within relevant industry with potential customers & suppliers
• Both a logical and strategic thinker with the ability to identify and seize opportunities to advance the company goals
• Proven adaptability, open mind, and a results-focused approach to your work.

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• Providing support for ISO13485 Quality System.
• Ensuring alignment to all BD, external and appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Supporting production personnel in relevant continuous improvement activities (Six Sigma).
• Day to day Leadership/Management of New Product Quality Engineering Team. Lead and develop the team through involvement, delegation, and regular reviews of performance as established in IIGs (goals).
• Setup & Management of Key quality systems elements relating to direct production support such as the non- conformance system, incident reporting system and customer complaint analysis.
• Liaise with the R&D Department to ensure compliance to Product Specifications
• Ensure all CAPAs under your responsibility are completed in compliance with all regulatory and procedural commitments
• Develop and implement validation strategy for IQ/OQ and PQ requirements.
• Ensure verification activities undergo test method validation to ensure consistent operation of the test equipment and results for the intended use

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science Field (a postgraduate qualification in a related area would be advantageous).
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in an ISO 9001/2000 or ISO 13485 environment, coupled with a background in Medical Devices/Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Experience in the preparation of Technical Documentation.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma methodologies (Greenbelt Certification would be advantageous).
• Experience in CAPA system management.

The Regional manager will work in conjunction with Depot/warehouse managers to assist them in achieving the standard of service required.

He/she will work as part of a team to ensure that service is excellent and that customers receive the optimum service at all times. The suitable candidate will also have the ability to work on his/her own initiative, will be self-motivated with the ability to think outside the box and find solutions.

• Have a 3^rd level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Track record of implementing company policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of delivering a strong and sustained control and operational performance within a depot.
• Track record in improving compliance within a system.
• Strong relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills – the ability to manage communication internally and externally, via telephone, written and face to face, in a professional manner.
• Ability to collate data in an organised manner and to present same both internally and externally (Excel, power point).
• Ability to manage time effectively to work with depots in various locations.
• Be self- motivated with the ability to work under pressure in order to balance conflicting deadlines and priorities.
• Flexible to travel extensively throughout Northern Ireland inc Belfast airport

To oversee the day to day planning, co-ordination and control of the company’s production operations and order processing, ensuring desired quality, cost effectiveness and maximum efficiency levels are attained.

• Knowledge of steel fabrication
• Health & safety knowledge and training
• 3 years experience in a management role in a technical production environment
• Experience in managing people and dealing with customers
• Experience of production planning & scheduling and costing of manufacturing
• Computer literate in the use of MS Office Suite
• Strong organisational, planning and time management abilities.

• Oversee of day to day production operations, incorporating production planning, scheduling, product processing and quality management in accordance with customer specifications.
• Manage all reporting staff including organising of shift rotas, time & attendance, grievance and discipline procedures etc.
• Assess the raw material and production staffing requirements and calculate the required production time ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Process orders including the ordering of some materials and liaison with customers.
• Develop and implement production targets, control production costs to budgeted limits, and devise systems to effectively manage work in progress levels and ensure proper material waste management.
  Manage costs and production costing and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure effective production layout for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Provide technical and problem solving advice regarding materials, machinery and production systems, and provide “hands on” assistance with production as required.
• Lead process improvement programs to ensure the effective implementation of those programmes that will best benefit the company (e.g. Lean Manufacturing techniques).
• Assume responsibility for providing direction to the production team on a day to day basis including communication of company information, recruitment, selection and discipline/grievance, in conjunction with the Operations Director.
• Review employee performance, identify training needs and develop and implement training programmes to meet their needs, particularly in relation to new or enhanced work methods or products.
• Ensure all manufacturing is carried out in strict compliance with company ISO 9001 quality and CE requirements and that standards are continuously monitored and improved.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service is provided.
• Ensure required inspection of finished goods, investigation and analysis of customer complaints and returns.
• Manage the logistical aspects of the company as required – e.g. organising of deliveries.
• Ensure adherence to legislative Health & Safety requirements, ensuring effective shop floor housekeeping, maintenance of plant and equipment and required training of employees in accordance with regulations and company policy.
• Develop and implement a total preventative maintenance programme and ensure that all equipment is maintained in accordance with safe working practices.
• Provide regular information and reports as required to the Operations Director.
• Work with other departments/ staff to assist in the development and introduction of new products.
• Any other duties, within reason and capability, as agreed through consultation with the company Directors.

The production supervisor will be responsible for the running of  production/assembly lines.You will be self-motivated with a drive for process improvements. You will be responsible for the performance of the production lines, supervise employees to achieve key business objectives of product quality, order fulfilment, labour efficiency, and health and safety along with coordinating with other departments in the plant. There will be a huge focus on quality, and customer satisfaction as well as the other responsibilities, duties and benefits. Previous production experience with a background in lean manufacturing is desired.

• Production experience with a background in lean manufacturing
• Ability to lead a team of production and assembly operators.
• Ability to organise and manage daily activities in a fast paced production floor.
• Good technical and mechanical knowledge
• Problem solver that is solution’s driven
• Attention to detail is key for this role
• Excellent IT skills with a background in materials management systems.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules.
• Good communication, fluent in English demonstrated by excellent verbal, written and it skills
• Confident and commercially aware
• Agricultural knowledge is desired but not essential

• Oversee and supervise the performance on the production floor
• Responsible for production workflow and KPI’s, driving process improvements alongside the operation’s team.
• Hold daily PIT meetings to ensure Performance, Issues and Targets are monitored and addressed.
• Meet with Operation’s weekly to report on KPI’s and production floor performance.
• Drive and promote lean 6σ projects and methodology on the production floor
• Managing and promote 5’s methodology on the production floor.
• Cooperate with the technical team and share information across the organisation
• Identify and implement process improvements using 5s and lean methodology across the production floor
• Control a monitor stock using KANBAN and MRP system.
• Purchasing of component from various suppliers
• Ensure strict adherence to all Health and Safety Rules & Procedures