Title: Senior Production Supervisor
Location: Ballybrit, Galway
Benefits: Top salary, bonus, pension, healthcare and 4 day week


Role:
As a Senior Supervisor will lead and manage manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production of high-quality medical devices in compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves overseeing production teams, driving continuous improvement, collaborating cross-functionally to meet business goals, and ensuring day-to-day production safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

On-site role in a cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environment.



Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Manage and develop production supervisors, team leads, trainers, and operators, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Responsible for production co-ordination to meet customer demand.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.
• Ensure that all products manufactured meet the specifications, performance & quality criteria of end users, customers, regulatory authorities, and the company.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Actively promote, lead, and participate in work center improvement groups and project teams, to improve quality, reduce costs, eliminate waste and improve working methods.
• Support new product introductions and technology transfers into manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure traceability in line with GMP requirements.
• Lead audits and inspections related to production operations.
• Manages headcount to meet area demand in a timely manner, can validate headcount requirements in a systemic method.
• Leads Gemba walks in their area focusing on compliance to H&S, Quality & Production standards through regular review processes and frequent line walks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.