Operations Manager

ICDS Recruitment

Limerick

Operations Manager - Limerick. Our world-leading medical device client is looking for someone to head the operations of their Limerick plant. You will be responsible for day-to-day management of a manufacturing unit, organised around a specific process or product. An idea of what this entails : Achieving output, quality and service targets within agreed cost parameters. Maintaining positive employee relations. Identifying and introducing new technologies and process improvements. Manufacturing Engineering, Planning and People Management. Other Responsibilities: Day-to-day effective management of production, ensuring products are produced in a timely and cost effective manner. Establish performance targets for the Business Unit, and monitor actual Business Unit performance against targets, taking appropriate and timely corrective action where negative trends begin to emerge. Promote & Engage lean manufacture & Visual Management concepts within the business and continuously improve the performance of the business unit. Ensure awareness and achievement of all regulatory and compliance requirements (FDA, ISO, EH&S, etc.) Provide leadership direction to team on problem solving and process improvements, address obstacles, provide resources and interact with other areas of the company to assist team in overcoming problems and streamlining the work process. Employee selection, training & development, performance appraisals and any disciplinary actions for the Business Unit. Prepare and deliver annual budgets (headcount, expense and capital. Maximise employee engagement as measured by Q12 (employee engagement survey) while maintaining a strong focus on individual and team performance. Maintain & improve health & safety systems and promote EHS compliant culture. Maintain and improve GMP standards and promote quality compliant culture. Hold scheduled meetings with employees to review Business Unit Performance and identify operational issues, corrective actions and responsibilities. Report on Business Unit Performance at Monthly Business Review, covering all aspects of the Business Unit Performance, for example, achievement of production goals, cost reduction efforts, inventory status, process improvements, employee engagement and other topics of critical interest. Ensure adequate skill mix within Business Unit, providing training and coaching for team members to ensure that technical and team-based skills are acquired, applied and maintained by cell members. Actively promote company culture, mission & values. Requirements: At least 5 years production management level, within a team-based manufacturing environment (Medical Device preferred. Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering or equivalent essential. Demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills, process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, aggressively results-oriented environment. Strong leadership skills. Strong background of preparing business strategies and implementing action plans. An excellent team player that can leverage the abilities of all personnel working within the business unit. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2342 days ago