Production Manager - County Waterford

ICDS Recruitment

Waterford

Production Manager - County Waterford. In this role you will work as part of the manufacturing management team by directing, managing and co-ordinating all activities associated with Manufacturing Management. Duties & responsibilities include: · Managing and co-ordinating departmental activities. · Providing a high level of technical competence and leadership to ensure any operational issues are identified and managed. · Promotion of decision making through effective development and fostering of a strong team working culture. · Initiating changes to work practices and procedures through the use of lean concepts. · Promotion of a quality culture ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements including FDA and cGMP. · Conducting and managing performance appraisals and identifying and implementing appropriate training & development plans. · Ensuring an effective communications strategy within the unit and to other departments within the company. · Reviewing performance, and identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective action when required. · Planning and management of team members’ attendance, timekeeping and overtime through the use and management of the HR systems. · Establishing and maintaining high standards in relation to Environmental Health & Safety work practices. · Interface with Engineering and Programme Management to coordinate the production process for the introduction of new products and process improvements. · Support change management initiatives in a complex organisation - keeping and driving focus whilst managing complexities. · Build strategic partnerships to further departmental and organisational objectives. · Create a highly talented team and champion a positive employee environment by promoting open communication, engagement and development of team members. Promote a culture of inclusiveness, trust, flexibility and teamwork. · Promote & Engage Lean Manufacturing & Visual Management. Interested applicants should have: • At least 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably at production management level or similar, within a team-based manufacturing environment (Medical Device background desirable but not essential. • Degree in Business, Technical or Science related discipline desirable but not essential. • A knowledge of Distillation, and Chemical mixing operation is desirable but not essential. • Proven track record and genuine interest in successfully creating and managing a highly talented, engaged and performing team. • Strong knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety. • Strong knowledge of validation and ability to oversee and direct validation activities. • Excellent presentation and communication skills are required. • Individual must be challenged by a team-based environment, which places high degree of emphasis on accountability for service levels, quality, standard cost and expense control and quality/GMP compliance. • 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. • An excellent team player that can leverage the abilities of all personnel working within their team. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2764 days ago