Summary:
Our client, a Global Life Science company in North Dublin, is seeking to recruit a 4 cycle (24/7) Manufacturing Production Supervisor (non- unionised position) to join the Manufacturing Operations Department. Reporting to the Shift Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Process area operates in safe and GMP compliant manner at all times. The incumbent will manage a team of process chemists and/or chemical process operators.
Responsibilities:

• The role will be to build upon and improve existing process design to optimize process, facility and equipment use while conforming to SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Lead and develop the team, to ensure safe and timely completion of all process activities according to cGMP's.
• Coordinate the workload of your team in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Lead any Safety Investigations from your area identify and implement CAPA's.
• Mentor and coach your team in order to drive full performance and development.
• Set performance goals and objectives for team, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Work with the Shift Team Leads/Shift Manager (Shift Leadership Team) and track area progress on key issues.
• Drive Shift Metrics for your team.
• Fully Support all New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, to ensure Right First Time introduction of new products.
• Participate in and attend cross-functional (multidiscipline) meetings.
• Lead project-related working groups (cross-functional) in order continuously improve process and performance, with specific focus on Human Error reduction.
• Involved in recruitment and development of team.
• Lead investigations and corrective action follow-up to ensure closure of events/investigations in line with department metrics.
• Act as interface between management team and functional team.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of area SOPs and validation documents for equipment and procedures, and assist in the writing of area status reports, regulatory documents, and process descriptions.
• Drive implementation and embedding of Lean Tools in the area (Standard Work, 5S, Yellow Belt).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant degree level qualification.
• 4 to 5 years of working experience in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment.
• API experience is required.
• Prior relevant team leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing operations environment.
• Working knowledge of production operations, scheduling, design, planning, etc.
• Knowledge of lean management systems.
• Previous experience defining and establishing policies and SOPs.
  Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced and goal driven environment.

• Attractive salary package
• Shift Rotation
• Permanent Role
• Training provided
• Career progression
• Parking on site
• Easily accessible by Wicklow and Dublin

• Ensure production targets are being met
• Liaison with the Planning function
• Completion of all relevant production paperwork
• Monitor the cleanliness of workspace at all times and complete cleaning audits in a timely manner
• Monitoring and achievement of any team Key performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage performance and productivity of teams.
• Oversee machine changeover processes ensuring that target changeover times are achieved, down time is minimized, and production quality maintained.
• Oversee all Training is as per the Company Training Academy Plan.
• Maintain established quality and production standards
• Carry out and maintain records of Quality and Standards checks such as Temperature, Water monitoring, Weight scales on a daily basis.
• Responsible for all production-based colleagues during their shift.
• Conduct weekly and monthly reviews with staff on their performance, training and adherence to standards.
• Maintain the training plan for the production team to ensure that the skill levels and efficiency of the team are maximized

• At least 5 years’ experience in a fast paced, quality focused production environment.
• Demonstrable ability to get good results from supervisory and production teams
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Computer Literate with experience of Email, Basic MS Office, Production systems as used on the floor.
• Able to manage effectively the work of direct reports.
• Working to tight production deadlines
• Strong internal and customer communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Committed to producing solid results.

• Full day to day responsibility for the branch performance.
• Working closely with the Sales Manager and the Branch team to maximise sales and business development opportunities in the area.
• People management including the management, coaching and development of the team based in the branch.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of customer service are maintained at all times.
• Building good working relationships with group purchasing, central distribution and with suppliers.
• Stock management at the branch including stock taking, cycle counting and reducing the levels of slow moving stock, as well as maintaining stock levels within targets. This will involve developing a strong working relationship with the group stock management team.
• Monitoring and maintaining an efficient level of branch operating costs, as well as leading cost saving initiatives.
• Ensuring that the branch maintains the highest standards of housekeeping in the warehouse, yard and shop.
• Ensuring that the shop is presented well from a merchandising perspective to ensure a very positive customer experience.
• Ensuring all mandatory health and safety training is completed and that the branch is a safe place for both staff and customers.
• Working closely with group credit control to ensure that debtors days are minimised as well as ensuring that customers are trading within the approved credit arrangements.

• Working closely with the Group Marketing Manager to ensure that appropriate local marketing campaigns are ran.
• Co-ordinating the local administrative requirements of the branch and ensuring that company policies are adhered to in conjunction with Group Finance, IT and HR.
• Attending group meetings and focus group sessions involving colleagues from across the branch network to share experiences and best practices in order to identify improvements.
• Network and maintain excellent relations with the local community to improve the presence of the branch and the company.

• 4 years' experience in Commercial and/or Operational Roles in the merchanting sector.
• Be a result's driven person with a proven track record of success.
• Excellent communicator
• Has the vision to identify and seize commercial opportunities
• Good leadership and people management skills and an ability to maintain a positive team spirit.
• Be confident and comfortable making decisions in the business on a day to day basis.
• An ability to work on their own initiative but also as part of a larger management team.
• Be computer literate and experienced in using IT systems.

• Represents the team at internal operational and client meetings, providing information and updates applicable to the area of responsibility.
• Manage team to ensure adherence to the team targets, people systems and delivery of business objectives.
• Foster employee engagement through a motivational management style supported by organisational engagement programs to optimise employee retention rates
• Responsible for the team contribution to company growth and profitability by monitoring and positively impacting Gross Margin, in line organisational objectives targets.
• Ensure team adherence to Management & HR policies as defined by the organisation
• Responsible for resolving any emerging problems quickly and efficiently while ensuring that key performance indicators required by the business are met
• Handle complaints swiftly and effectively and by proactively providing solutions and options to address these
• Monitor real time performance to ensure that agreed service levels are met
• Liaise closely with the Shared Services teams. Collaborate with Work Force Management Team to optimise work schedules and achieve agreed service levels. Ensure delivery of Quality standards by their team through engagement with the QA department. Identify and drive opportunities to improve in conjunction with CI.
• Provide cover for colleagues and contact centre manager during times of leave/absence.
• Promote and maintain process adherence and knowledge sharing within the team to ensure that the quality and consistency of the delivery is in line with company and client expectations
• Follow established effective communication lines and engage expectation management techniques in all dealings with Client Partner programmes

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• At least two years of strong operational supervisory experience in a contact centre setting.
• A proven track record of influencing others by promoting a broad vision and collaborating to achieve organisational objectives.
• An ability to motivate and develop team members to achieve excellence in both client and patient management skills.
• Excellent people skills and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills with all levels in the organisation.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an agile, fast-moving, innovative environment, ability to prioritise

Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking for a new job? 

This is your opportunity to join a leading design and manufacturing business based in Mullingar. You will oversee the Operations Department managing all inventory, manufacturing, and fabrication. You will be a key link between the Warehouse and Production departments to coordinate the timely delivery to customers. 

Key Role & Responsibilities;

• Ensure the effective running of the In-house fabrication and stores function, meeting targets, and delivering all fabrication orders on time to agreed quality standards.
• Work cross-functionally with other senior managers to ensure fabrication needs are met on time and to specifications. 
• Effectively lead a team of  12 people including 2 supervisors. 
• Drive continuous improvement projects across the business. 
• Manage the warehouse and all stock and inventory ensuring all stock levels are maintained and there are no out of stocks. 

Key Requirements; 

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in either operations, warehousing, or production. 
• Driven, self-managed, and track record in meeting deadlines. 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suits and Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

For a confidential discussion on this or any other current job opportunity please contact Aideen on 014744652 / Aomahony@sigmar.ie

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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

The primary purpose of this position is to lead a team of QC Manufacturing Team Members in a production environment.

Reporting to: Quality Control Manager  

Find out more about Cook Medical here

• Responsible for Quality Control of medical devices within Cook Medical including inspection of raw materials, in-process product, finished and sterilized devices.
• Ensure that the work done by quality control personnel is in compliance with the requirements of the quality system.
• Prepare or review SOP’s manufacturing/quality control instructions, which are required by the quality team.
• Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the manufacturing areas in order to control product bio burden.
• Ensure that changes to relevant procedures/instructions are relayed to those affected in production.
• Ensure that training needs of employees in the QC area are constantly reviewed and that required training is given as appropriate.
• Monitor employee performance and carry out performance appraisals with employees.
• Maintain excellent communication channels with the production team and with other departments.
• Work closely with other departments to meet delivery requirements.
• Take ownership for assigned customer complaints, CAPA’s and determine root cause.
• Monitor rejects from quality control processes and disposition through MRB process
• Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.

• Level 8 in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline preferable.
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in a supervisory position desirable.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Knowledge of medical device quality standards ISO13485/FDA practices and GMP or similar regulated industry standards.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing desirable
• Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft® Office.
• Excellent organisational and team building skills.
• High self-motivation.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.

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