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Manufacturing Shift Supervisors (engineering graduates + 2/3 years experience) - Tipperary, Ireland - €40+k + 20% shift allowance+ relocation

Key selection criteria
Degree in engineering based subject
2 to 4 years post graduate supervisory experience in high volume/mix environment



CLIENT, with 12,000 employees, and $3.7B revenue, is a world leader in the design and development of cardiovascular medical products. Our devices help patients with heart disease return to active and productive lives. We provide physicians with leading-edge technologies for improved patient management and clinical outcomes. And we've created a culture in which employees, investors and our communities share in our success.

Client's Tipperary facility (1000+ employees) manufactures pacemakers for the treatment of slow heartbeats, implantable defibrillators used primarily in the treatment of fast or irregular heartbeats, and stent delivery systems that open, and hold open, blocked arteries.

ROLE - Manufacturing Supervisor - client looking for an engineering graduate with 2-3 years supervisory experience who would be willing to establish themselves in this dynamic technology and people-centred organisation, initially as a manufacturing shift supervisor, using this as a spring-board for future technical management career development.

Shifts are rotating weekly 5 day- or back-shifts - 08:00 to 16:30 and 16:30 to 01:00 ( early finish Friday)

With general guidance from functional management, this role is responsible for providing team leadership to a group of employees ( 45-50) committed to continuous improvement in quality and productivity.
Supports demand of the business unit.
Identifies and analyzes problems, plans tasks and solutions.
Provides guidance to team on development, performance & productivity issues.
Reports to functional and/or organization management on team accomplishments, achievements & productivity.
Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.
Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews.
Monitors daily work operations and provides direction to predominantly non-exempt and entry level staff to achieve unit or departmental goals.
Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.
Interprets and executes policies that affect individuals within the assigned organizational unit or department.
Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc).
Develops work schedules for department by assessing priorities, workload and available resources.
Maintains personnel records (e.g., work schedules, vacation schedules, leaves) and makes or directs modifications in the database to reflect actual changes.
May perform individual contributor tasks, especially in staff or professional units.


Person spec - higher weighting more important
10 - Bachelor's degree in engineering based subject
10 - 2-4 years post graduate supervisory experience in high volume/mix environment
10 - Client personality fit - open, honest, humbly confident, articulate, accountable, practical, technically-smart, results-driven, people person
8 - Ideally previous medical device manufacturing experience

Date Posted

Thu 20 May 2004

Job Type

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Job Reference

WS/MSS

Location

Tipperary, Ireland

Salary

€40+k + 20% shift allowance+ relocation

Salary Info

€40+k + 20% shift allowance+ relocation

Start Date

7th June 2004

Duration

Perm

Benefits

shift allowance+ relocation

Skills

Manufacturing Shift Supervisors (engineering graduates + 2/3 years experience) - Tipperary, Ireland - €40+k + 20% shift allowance+ relocation

Key selection criteria
Degree in engineering based subject
2 to 4 years post graduate supervisory experience in high volume/mix environment



CLIENT, with 12,000 employees, and $3.7B revenue, is a world leader in the design and development of cardiovascular medical products. Our devices help patients with heart disease return to active and productive lives. We provide physicians with leading-edge technologies for improved patient management and clinical outcomes. And we've created a culture in which employees, investors and our communities share in our success.

Client's Tipperary facility (1000+ employees) manufactures pacemakers for the treatment of slow heartbeats, implantable defibrillators used primarily in the treatment of fast or irregular heartbeats, and stent delivery systems that open, and hold open, blocked arteries.

ROLE - Manufacturing Supervisor - client looking for an engineering graduate with 2-3 years supervisory experience who would be willing to establish themselves in this dynamic technology and people-centred organisation, initially as a manufacturing shift supervisor, using this as a spring-board for future technical management career development.

Shifts are rotating weekly 5 day- or back-shifts - 08:00 to 16:30 and 16:30 to 01:00 ( early finish Friday)

With general guidance from functional management, this role is responsible for providing team leadership to a group of employees ( 45-50) committed to continuous improvement in quality and productivity.
Supports demand of the business unit.
Identifies and analyzes problems, plans tasks and solutions.
Provides guidance to team on development, performance & productivity issues.
Reports to functional and/or organization management on team accomplishments, achievements & productivity.
Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.
Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews.
Monitors daily work operations and provides direction to predominantly non-exempt and entry level staff to achieve unit or departmental goals.
Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.
Interprets and executes policies that affect individuals within the assigned organizational unit or department.
Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc).
Develops work schedules for department by assessing priorities, workload and available resources.
Maintains personnel records (e.g., work schedules, vacation schedules, leaves) and makes or directs modifications in the database to reflect actual changes.
May perform individual contributor tasks, especially in staff or professional units.


Person spec - higher weighting more important
10 - Bachelor's degree in engineering based subject
10 - 2-4 years post graduate supervisory experience in high volume/mix environment
10 - Client personality fit - open, honest, humbly confident, articulate, accountable, practical, technically-smart, results-driven, people person
8 - Ideally previous medical device manufacturing experience

Company Name

Solutions Driven Ltd

Contact Name

Walter Speirs

Contact Telephone

07768402283

Contact Fax

01417732040

Company Address

Garrowhill Business Centre
68 Whirlow Road
Baillieston
Glasgow
G69 7BH

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