Supervisor, Operations

Posted:
12/11/2024, 9:44:31 PM

Location(s):
Munster, Ireland ⋅ Cork, Munster, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Operations Supervisor – Macroom

Mornings Shift (shift allowance applies)

Who We Want:

  • Sets direction. An innovator who defines ways to create value and deliver on Stryker’s mission and strategic imperatives.
  • Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
  • Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.
  • Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.
  • Network builders. Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
  • Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

What You will Do:

Every day in this role represents a new and exciting challenge! You will have the chance to lead and develop a team of production staff – ensuring high levels of performance and employee engagement.

  • Leads a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.
  • Ensures quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed. Quality standards and objectives (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell/value stream shutdown) are communicated and achieved.
  • Manages and prioritises production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels. Communicate and manage output levels.
  • Sets team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback and support.
  • Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement within the production team and with the cross functional team.
  • Provides timely feedback and review and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair and prompt manner. Ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect.        
  • Facilitates open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line with a view to optimising efficiency and productivity.
  • Liaises with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.
  • Participates in the selection and hiring of Production Operators
  • Maintains GMP / 6S at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
  • Lead / participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives
  • Ensures Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning
  • Provides leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing
  • All other duties as assigned.  

What You Need:

  • Degree or Masters in Business, Production Management, Engineering or similar Discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience
  • 4 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 2 years minimum Supervisor experience.
  • Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a production environment.
  • Usually works with a minimum of supervision, conferring with leader on unusual matters.
  • Demonstrated leadership aptitude to work with people and set direction as part of a cross functional team.
  • Excellent knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, Powerpoint & Word.
  • Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.
  • Genuine interest in investing in people and facilitates individual and team engagement and development.
  • Ability to coach, provide effective feedback and manage performance.
  • Problem solving methodology experience required with process knowledge desirable.                                                                          
  • Can interpret and analyse information and translate into operation actions.
  • Excellent Influencing and communication skills

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