Operations Supervisor, New Product Development

Posted:
11/4/2024, 4:00:00 PM

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

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Work pattern: Days

Position Summary

Are you ready to make a real impact? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Operations Supervisor (NPD) who can cultivate a culture of engagement and high performance within our New Product Development (NPD) team. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to the development of life-saving products that truly make a difference!

Why Join Us?

  • Make a Difference: Your leadership will contribute to products that save lives and transform communities.
  • Dynamic Environment: Work in a cutting-edge industry where no two days are the same.
  • Grow with Us: We prioritize your professional growth by offering robust development opportunities in key areas like Operational Excellence, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

If you’re passionate about leadership, innovation, and making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

What you will do: 

  • Leads an NPD 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 project/production builds to meet customer (project team) requirements and maintain inventory levels. Communicate and manage output levels along with appropriate operational metric reporting. 
  • Attends regular meetings to provide operational updates to NPD cross functional teams based in Ireland and USA.  
  • Sets team and individuals up for success by providing NPD 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. Keeps the team informed on key project and site communications.  
  • 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 with a focus on commercial readiness.   
  • All other duties as assigned. 

What you need:

  • Degree or master’s in business, Production Management, Engineering or similar Discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience 
  • 4 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment. 
  • 2 years Supervisor experience preferable. 
  • 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. Expectation is that working on projects will have more changing demands and priorities over a commercial line.  
  • Demonstrated leadership aptitude to work with people and set direction as part of a cross functional team. 
  • 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. 
  • The production supervisor (NPD) needs to stay current on issues and best practices within base business production to ensure those are considered on new product programs. 
  • Excellent Influencing and communication skills. 

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