JOB DESCRIPTION:Department ObjectiveTo ensure the plant meets its customer service, financial, inventory management, quality and safety goals through the effective management of the Bulk Reagents and Diagnostic Products Area.Primary Role Objective(s)To carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, safety, quantity, and volume are attained.Reporting LineThis position reports to the relevant department/area Team Leader or Manager.Major Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform all duties assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/ Leader/ Manufacturing Manager.Carry out the following operations in the relevant production areas / work centers:fillingpackingkit packing/labellingservice centerscomputer application activityComponent inspectionsSurface cleaningCollection of quality recordsNon-Inventory material checksStaging of equipmentComplete and comply with all documentation as required in the process.Adhere to all Good Manufacturing requirements.Ensure that all duties are carried out in a safe manner.Training of new employees.Adhere to all relevant Operating Procedures.Revising OP's and other documentation as appropriate.Assist in and become involved in cost saving ideasPerform line clearances and line close outs.Perform computer applications as required.Partake in project work, such as product transfers, validation of facilities, equipment or processes and other relevant operations/quality improvement projects/programs.Complete all activities in a safe manner ensuring that any potential safety issues and areas of improvement are highlighted to Team Leader / Manager.Ensure environmental procedures e.g. recycling, waste minimization are adhered to, and improvements are made where possible.Line Lead ActivitiesThe Line Lead position has the following responsibilities in the absence of the team leader:The lead ERT member – if no other Team Leads / Managers are on siteThe go to person in relation to any quality / engineering issuesShift hand over; communicate information to incoming and outgoing Team Leaders.Investigate any production stoppages, and try to resolve, if unable highlight to Team Leader/Manager.Any personnel issues are to be highlighted to Team Leader/ManagerUpdate all applicable databases, spreadsheets and schedules with relevant information from shift.EHS RequirementTo ensure that all procedures are followed in a safe manner, and all safety regulations and guidelines are adhered to.Interpersonal SkillsAbility to interact in a friendly, cooperative manner with other departments within the plant and members of various teams.Problem SolvingSome work activities happen in an environment which is not constantly supervised. Diagnostic Assistants are expected to handle all day-to-day manufacturing issues; however, if a major problem occurs, they will confer with a Team /Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing Manager.Management and/or Leadership ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory duties are associated with this position.No leadership activities are associated with this position.AccountabilityIndividuals are responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are adhered to; failure to do so could result in financial losses, customer complaints, ultimately product recalls and significant financial losses.Scope of AuthorityIndividuals are given authority to carry out their duties without constant supervisionFormal goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year.EducationMinimum: Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is required, and/or 7 years relevant manufacturing work experience.ExperiencePrevious experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as Diagnostic Assistants are accompanied until certified as competent with tasks preformedThe base pay for this position is N/A/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:ManufacturingDIVISION:CRLB Core LabLOCATION:Ireland > Sligo : Finisklin RoadADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Ie - As12Ts8A (Ireland)TRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:YesSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable