Production Manufacturing Manager Medical Device

Elk Recruitment

Roscommon

Position: Production Manager, Medical Device. Location: Connacht. Salary: Attractive package on offer for the right candidate. On behalf of our client based in the West of Ireland, Elk Recruitment is looking for an Experienced Production Manager in the Medical Device Industry. The role will involve responsibility for all production departments and manufacturing personnel, putting in place plans and executing the production schedules to achieve monthly sales objectives, developing manufacturing strategies to meet Business growth and deliver on overall company objectives and key performance metrics. Suitable candidates will have experience providing support and working closely with all other functional heads and will be comfortable driving quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives while managing overall costs. Responsibilities: Develop and manage capacity and resources to deliver on the manufacturing strategy, sales objectives and key performance metrics. Manage resources to support technical trials/new product/ new technology introduction in conjunction with the technical, engineering and quality departments. Ensure that products manufactured by the team meet the requirements of end users, customers, regulatory authorities and the company. Create efficient weekly Production/Trials plans. Manage the day to day upkeep of the Master Schedule and communicate changes effectively and efficiently to Customer Service & Finance departments. Feed-back commit dates to Customer Service on a daily basis and in a timely manner. Liaise with the sales department, QA, Engineering and Technical department on product and process development matters including preparation of quotations, costing analysis, feasibility studies, new product introduction and customer trials. Champion structured approach to problem-solving within the organisation in addition to supporting six sigma green and black belt projects. Build a motivated, competent and results focused team, developing a culture of continuous improvement within the department. Manage performance of direct reports and ensure actions, improvements and decisions emanating from these reviews are carried out in a timely manner. Achieve key project deliverables (CPK, cycle- times, lead –time, GM% etc.)- on time and within budget. Play an active part in the quality management review process. Maintain effective communication with staff in order to promote awareness of and to conform to customer requirements. Organise, implement and maintain a recruitment and training programme to ensure Operators, Technicians and support staff are fully capable of performing their duties. Ensure work order packages and time sheets are completed in a timely and accurate manner to meet shipment and financial deadlines. Manage and ensure compliance quality and safety systems within the manufacturing department. Manage headcount and expenditure within budgeted figures and deliver on cost savings. The Production Manager is responsible for Supervisors, Process Technicians, Technical Process Assurance Operators and Process Assurance Operators. S/he may delegate selected responsibilities to the Technical Supervisors or other staff as appropriate. Requirements: 5 + years’ Medical Device/Pharmaceutical and/or Diagnostics Manufacturing experience in a Management experience. Third Level Qualification is desirable. Must have a good working knowledge of the medical device industry and of ISO13485 and regulatory requirements. Self-starter with good motivational and inter-personal skills. A practical level-headed individual who is prepared to actively participate as an active member of the management team. S/he must be innovative and have a high level of mechanical aptitude. Elk Recruitment is an award winning niche recruitment firm with offices currently in Co Carlow and London. Our core competency is the placement of permanent and contract Junior, mid and senior level professionals within the Façade, Window, and Doors, Medical Device, Curtain Walling & Construction industry throughout Ireland and abroad. If the position above is of interest to you, or you would like to keep up to date with jobs within our specialized industries, send your CV Today! and feel free to register at www.elkrecruitment.com .

2534 days ago