Production Supervisor - Athlone 

Our client is a pioneer of game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. They partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy.   They are looking for a Production Supervisor for an on-site role. excellent package with this role. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Day to day management and technical direction to a team of up to 30 personnel.
• Lead and give support, advice and technical direction to a Business unit team which will support manufacturing operations.
• Manage employee Core Time and Attendance System. Conducts annual performance appraisals.
• Provide direction and support to the manufacturing team members and support functions to your area.
• Maximise efficiencies and performance across all manufacturing areas. 
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, production flow, floor layout, process yields, and product quality.
• Participates in process/product troubleshooting in order to correct/maintain desirable product outs/yields.
• Understands and deploys the use of Lean Manufacturing (5S) and Process Excellence (Six Sigma) methods.
• Works with the technical team to coordinate equipment repair to ensure the least amount of downtime of production lines.
• Understands and uses data, key metrics and statistical information to improve process (SPC).
• Expedites production, maximising efficiencies in all areas including support functions and meeting KPI's.
• Ensure that the monthly build schedule is met and disposition all material for work orders on Oracle .
• Provide production plan updating for daily production meetings.
• Materials must be effectively managed and accounted for using the MRP system.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross-divisional process improvement initiatives.
• Follow strict adherence to the requirements of CGMP.

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Requirements: 

• Certification in supervisory management course and or 5 - 7 years manufacturing experience preferably in a medical device field
• Five years’ experience in medical device or similar industry with an established track record.
• Production process troubleshooting experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of MRP.
• High level of PC skills required.

For further information on this role please contact Regina Carroll on +353 86 0100 903 or email jobs@hero.ie
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