Production Supervisor Job In Cork

Production Supervisor role in a high-volume Medical Devices Manufacturing company, leading a team to achieve quality, service, and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.
• Communicate and deploy quality standards and expectations.
• Manage and prioritize production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels.
• Communicate and manage output levels.
• Set team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback, and support.
• Create a positive employee relations environment and facilitate high engagement within the production team and with the cross-functional team.
• Provide timely feedback and review and ensure all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair, and prompt manner.
• Ensure all employees are treated with fairness and respect.
• Facilitate open two-way communications regarding individual, team, and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line with a view to optimizing efficiency and productivity.
• Liaise with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.
• Participate in the selection and hiring of Production Operators.
• Maintain GMP/6S at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
• Lead/participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g., Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives.
• Ensure Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning.
• Provide leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing.

Requirements:

• Level 8 Degree qualification.
• 4 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years minimum Supervisor experience.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude to work with people and set direction as part of a cross-functional team.
• Excellent knowledge and computer skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Good knowledge of GMP/FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health, and safety.
• Genuine interest in investing in people and facilitating individual and team engagement and development.
• Ability to coach, provide effective feedback, and manage performance.
• Problem-solving methodology experience required with process knowledge desirable.
• Can interpret and analyze information and translate into operational actions.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Health benefits.
• Pension plan.
• Bonus scheme.