Evening Shift Production Leader - GMP & MedTech

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; Galway; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Health Insurance Cover

Life assurance

Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar

Excellent career progression chances

Recognition scheme

Free Parking

Educational assistance

Internal training courses

Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista

Active Sports and Social Club

Job summary

Merit Medical Galway is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to guide the production process, ensuring profitability and quality compliance. The role involves leading the management team to set priorities, optimize resources, and support new product introductions within a high‑standard medical device environment.

You will drive process improvements, oversee qualifications and validations, and maintain a safe, compliant, and productive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in manufacturing and operations.
• Six years of managerial experience, with two years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and other manufacturing process controls.
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management principles in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Determine and monitor production priorities and standards with the management team.
• Manage manufacturing operations to meet production needs and optimize resources.
• Assist in new product introductions and cost reduction projects.
• Oversee process, equipment and operator qualifications, validations and certifications.
• Provide managerial and technical support to help teams achieve objectives.
• Resolve manufacturing issues to ensure quality and adherence to criteria.
• Review specifications and documentation; write/update procedures as needed.
• Lead department staffing: hiring, training, performance, and scheduling.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Quality management (GMP/ISO)

Process improvement

Leadership and team management

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field

6+ years managerial experience in manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Spreadsheets/Database tools

Job description

Merit Medical Galway is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to guide the production process, ensuring profitability and quality compliance. The role involves leading the management team to set priorities, optimize resources, and support new product introductions within a high‑standard medical device environment.

You will drive process improvements, oversee qualifications and validations, and maintain a safe, compliant, and productive workplace.