Job Description
embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. Why join us? A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life's purpose through the work that they do every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program - which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components - is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to ensure the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes, prevent disruptions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. This role is key to maintaining equipment redundancy, validation, and maintenance, while also driving best-in-class laboratory practices and training programs. This role is an onsite position based at our manufacturing plant in Dun Laoghaire and is a 1 Year Fixed Term contract. Key Responsibilities: Ensure efficient processes to support manufacturing and prevent disruptions through managing equipment redundancy, validation, and best in class laboratory practices and training programs. Measure and communicate process efficiency and effectiveness, delivering improvement projects on time and within budget. Lead procurement efforts for goods and services, ensuring adherence to company policies. Facilitate technical problem-solving, CAPA processes, and decision-making within areas of responsibility. Co-lead Quality Assurance initiatives, regulatory audits, and manage specification changes. Collaborate with leadership, offering guidance and solutions while ensuring alignment with Global Quality teams. Monitor team performance across key metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) and drive continuous improvement efforts. Oversee people management, including development, feedback, and performance evaluations. Stay current with industry trends to keep our practices competitive. Participate in the hiring process for critical roles and be a key member of the Site Quality Leadership team. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; postgraduate qualification preferred. 6 + years of experience in the medical device or highly regulated industry. Experience with audit management, process validation, CAPA systems, sterilization, and clean room environments. Strong project management and Six Sigma experience. Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Project, Minitab, Power BI). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Join us in ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation within our highly regulated industry! embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.