Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead (METL)
Location: Limerick, Ireland
The Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead supports Operations Management in the production of contact lenses. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations Line management, the role will manage key areas of the Value Stream to lead the production of Medical Devices to fulfill global planning schedules within determined quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Lead the Production Unit in close cooperation with Quality and Engineering to manufacture Medical Devices according to global planning requirements.
Ensure all Safety and Quality Standards are upheld at the highest possible standard.
Lead year-on-year efficiency improvement and activity reduction.
Build and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on quality, cost reduction, process development, and supply.
Lead & mentor supervisory and operations personnel and develop people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current role.
Lead specific projects for the Production Unit and across the full Operations function where relevant.
Report on achievement of key performance metrics.
Support all functions in the effective transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing processes.
Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained at all times across the Value Stream, always looking for opportunities to improve the standard.
Essential Requirements
A QQI Level 7 and above in Management or Technical qualification or related discipline.
Relevant experience in a similar supervisory role.
Ability to demonstrate standards of leadership – Managing Complexity, Innovations, Customer Focus.
Technical or people/team management qualification.
Project Management Skills / Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes/Six Sigma.
Desirable
Flexible.
Team focused.
Good Influencing Skills at all levels (supervisor/direct report).
Excellent Communication Skills.
Technical Knowledge.
Methodical.
Application Process
Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country‑specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson MedTech. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process!
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