Senior Production Supervisor

We are currently working alongside one of Ireland’s leading Medical Device manufacturers in recruiting a Senior Production Supervisor based in Galway

Summary of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination and direction of cross functional teams of the designated production area(s) to achieve business goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe well-lit workplace and ensure zero lost time accidents.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements at all times.
• Maintain production supply to fulfil the sales and operations demand plan.
• Coordinate with supply chain planning, engineering, quality personnel and production management to ensure correct production staffing levels and ensure engineering and quality support are available to meet business needs.
• Ensure the timely issuing of internal reports which are used to determine the production area performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve work processes and methods by working with Business Excellence, tech teams and health and safety functions.
• Implement team goals and objectives and review on a timely basis. Lead and motivate production operators and team leaders to establish and achieve production KPI and profitability goals.
• Drive achievement of production KPI metrics through chairing tech team meetings and leading projects as appropriate.
• Ensure Team Leaders and Production operators are trained in manufacturing procedures as per current GPS, MPS, TWI and GMP requirements.
• Develop Team Leaders and identify training needs on an ongoing basis.
• Assume responsibility for internal and external audit actions associated with the production area to ensure effective closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain good employee morale and discipline, and manage all disciplinary issues in line with HR policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and experience equivalent to a related Diploma/Degree in Business Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in a medical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to plan and organise production schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other functions and management team.
• Ability to work effectively as a manufacturing team member to achieve production goals.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing and production information, including production drawings, work orders, and related manufacturing specifications.
• Action oriented and enjoys challenges; drives for results; is versatile, flexible and is willing to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to identify improvements in manufacturing methods and processes.
• Understanding of relevant Oracle (or other ERP system) modules and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiency.
• Green belt certification and lean manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Flexibility to work within different shift patterns is essential.