PRODUCTION MANAGER - COUNTY LONGFORD

PRODUCTION MANAGER - COUNTY LONGFORD.

Job Summary
Oversees all molding operations. Establishes standards of performance, measures results, analyses workflow and troubleshoots problems.

Core Duties & Responsibilities
• Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures/policies. Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Ensure customer requirements are met.
• Review and approve labouir management.
• Understand all products and quality specifications of active products.
• Establish and monitor plant performance by creating goals and reviewing tracking metrics.
• Develop and communicate plans to reduce scrap.
• Ensure duties are defined, communicated and met by direct reports.
• Review and approve all performance evaluations.
• Review and investigate all accident reports.
• Verify compliance with all PM Management activities
• Track, monitor and verify accuracy of RM, WIP and FG inventories.
• Ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees by upholding policies and procedures.
• Implement and uphold the Quality System ISO 13485, ensuring GMP compliance, product quality and adherence to safety and regulatory standards ISO 14001.
• Ability to drive technical and operational enhancements.
• Managing the performance of the production facility, including resourcing, manpower, and efficiency.
• Monitoring production data (e.g. downtime, waste, non-conformances) and implementing solutions.
• Driving a culture of safety and innovation, ensuring the facility is audit-ready every day
• Liaising with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve customer satisfaction.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Lead and performance manage your direct report(s). Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's objectives.

Experience and skills requirements:
• Experience: At least 5 years experience' in an Injection Moulding Medical Device manufacturing facility, and general manufacturing operations in a similar high-volume production role.
• Skills: Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to analyse performance data and present actionable insights. The ability to collaborate with all levels of the business.
• Mindset: A results-driven approach with a knack for problem-solving and continuous improvement. Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Education: BSc in Engineering or equivalent in a related technical discipline. A third-level qualification is desirable, but your experience and passion matter most.