Operations Supervisor

Posted:
7/2/2026, 10:38:43 AM

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

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$325k/yr

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Operations Supervisor – Stryker Macroom

Option 1: Mornings Shift (shift allowance applies)

Option 2: Evenings Shift (shift allowance applies)

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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Travel Percentage: None

Stryker

Website: https://www.stryker.com/

Headquarter Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1941

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas