Production Team Leader - South Dublin

Production Team Leader - South Dublin.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will play a vital role in driving the daily performance of the operation. You will be at the heart of a fast-paced, high-impact environment; co-ordinating activities on the floor and working side-by-side with production operators, technicians, process engineers, and QA teams to keep things running smoothly and efficiently.

This is a 24/7 facility and this role follows a 4-Cycle Shift Pattern as follows:
• 2 x 12-hour day shifts
• 2 x 12-hour night shifts
• Followed by 4 days off

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and lead the shift team to meet SQDCP goals.
• Champion safety within the cell and promote a positive safety culture within the team.
• Work as part of a team to ensure optimum flow of units through the production process.
• Ensure compliance with Work Instructions, SOP's and GMP requirements at all times.
• Identify opportunities to improve work processes and methods as part of site CI/ Op Ex program.
• Assist in drawing up and communicating production schedule plans - liaise with Buyer/Planners and suppliers as required.
• Monitor hour-by-hour performance across the assembly cell and support the team to improve performance where required, and escalating where appropriate.
• Champion the NOE Quality process within the cell and ensure the team are raising NOE's for defective / suspected defective materials and support the material investigation to conclusion.
• Review documents in the device history records to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Work in conjunction with the Shift Manager and Training Team to develop team cross-skilling capabilities.
• Liaise with the Quality department as required . Manage any sampling of lots and document as appropriate.
• Manage levels of WIP and take appropriate decisions with relevant personnel
• Monitor raw material inventory and take action to address where required.
• Support the shift teams in managing work order accuracy to 100%
• Ensure production area is compliant with required quality standards
• As required, be involved in project planning and future developments.
• Deputise for the Shift Manager when required.

Interested applicants should have:
• Minimum of 3 years' experience, ideally in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Leadership/Co-ordination experience in a production operation
• Lean Manufacturing exposure
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
• The ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Good PC skills