Position: Production Team Leader (Evening Shift)
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Group Production Lead
Contract type: Full time Permanent
Summary:
A Production Team Leader plays a critical role in overseeing production processes. The Production Team Leader has overall responsibility for production operators and technicians' group in meeting its requirements in terms of Quality, Safety, Cost, Delivery, and People. Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills are essential as well as a full understanding of the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities:
· To provide effective leadership of Line Support Technicians, Material Handlers and Versatile Operators in the manufacture and assembly of Medical Devices in GMIL.
· Has a deep understanding of production workflows, equipment, and machinery to ensure smooth operations.
· Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make quick, effective decisions to maintain production efficiency.
· To provide effective supervision of people which includes headcount planning; recruitment and selection; training and development; timekeeping and attendance; resolution of issues, and timely completion of annual performance appraisals.
· Knowledge of quality assurance standards and processes to ensure products meet required specifications.
· Efficiently organizing production schedules, meeting deadlines, and ensuring smooth production flow.
· To monitor and maintain production KPI's showing actual line performance against standard, for workstation throughput, yield, and schedule adherence. To account for variances through accurate reporting of downtime and defect analysis.
· To monitor and co-ordinate training and development to have in place a competent and versatile workforce.
· To drive continuous improvement projects which will have a positive impact on GMIL operations.
· Ensures compliance with all company H & S policies and is responsible for all H&S issues on the shift.
· Managing inventory levels efficiently, ensuring raw materials and components are available when needed, without overstocking.
· Administration duties include updating metrics, Time and Attendance system, & holiday planning.
· Working well with other departments such as logistics, engineering, and quality assurance to ensure the production process runs smoothly.
Qualification:
· 3-4 years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment.
· Level 7 Supervisory Management Qualification desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Excellent Planning and Organisational Skills.
· Proven ability to lead and motivate individuals and multiple teams.
· Understanding budgeting, cost savings and the impact of downtime.
· Understanding of Inventory Management.
· Ability to mediate conflicts and manage interpersonal issues within the team.
· Metrics and Continuous improvement experience
· Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, with excellent interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge and understanding of basic engineering / technical concepts, and good understanding of quality system requirements within manufacturing.
· Knowledge of lean principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes.
Other:
· The successful candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, with a proven track record in team leadership.
· Ability to inspire, motivate, and manage a team of workers, ensuring high morale and productivity.
· Ability to analyze production data and metrics to drive improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality from a commercial and noncommercial standpoint (new process transfers; process development/validations).
· Being open to new techniques, technologies, and processes to keep the production environment modern and efficient.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €50,000.00-€55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person