Manufacturing Specialist – 4 Cycle Shift
Location: Westmeath
Shift Pattern: 4 Cycle Shift
Role Overview
My client, an established manufacturing multinational in Westmeath are seeking a number of Manufacturing Specialists to support day-to-day production operations within a manufacturing cell. This role is hands‑on and quality‑focused, ensuring products and processes meet all standard operating procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Perform equipment start‑up, shutdown, and restart operations
Carry out basic troubleshooting and fault finding
Monitor manufacturing and packaging processes to ensure compliance
Conduct visual inspections and document production data accurately
Use metrology and testing equipment (e.g. CMM, MicroVu, OGP) to assess and release product
Record and understand measurement data in line with protocols
Own and support key performance metrics such as output, uptime, and scrap
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
Participate in continuous improvement and change management initiatives
Maintain compliance with ISO standards and safety requirements
Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner
Requirements
Education & Training
Leaving Certificate (or equivalent)
Colour Blindness Test
Manufacturing Specialist Internal Training Programme
Cyber Security Training
Skills & Competencies
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication and teamwork skills
Basic technical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving ability
IT skills, including manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to follow work instructions, quality standards, and packaging requirements
Comfortable with basic math and data recording (GDP compliant)
Ethical, trustworthy, and dependable
Experience
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Understanding of production processes, quality requirements, and operational controls
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