Evening Shift Production Manager

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

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Summary Of Duties

Provides guidance and direction for the manufacturing process to meet the profitability goals of the company.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Meets with other members of the management team to determine and monitor production priorities and standards
• Manages manufacturing operations to ensure that production needs are met and that resources are provided to obtain peak performance.
• Assists in implementation of new products and cost reduction projects.
• Assists with process, equipment and operator qualifications, validations and certifications
• Supports development of new products, removes barriers to achieving objectives, and provides managerial and technical support to assist others to achieve their assigned job tasks
• Resolves problems in manufacturing to ensure that quality needs are being met and manufacturing criteria are adhered to
• Reviews and approves specifications and documentation relating to manufacturing. Writes and updates procedures as needed
• Manages department personnel by interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating job performance, disciplining, scheduling work and other related responsibilities
• Authorized to stop production or distribution of product if quality problems arise
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures that employees in area of responsibility are properly trained and follow safety procedures
• Shift Handover Management: Conduct structured handovers with the day shift to review outstanding work, and document shift report for incoming shift
• Ensure compliance with U.S. FDA regulations, the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC), Medical Device Regulation MDR EU 2017/745, ISO 13485 Quality System Standard
• Performs other related tasks as required

Qualifications/Experience

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor' Degree with emphasis in manufacturing and operations
• A minimum of six years of related managerial experience, with two years of extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of wire/metals handling characteristics and packaging.
• Ability to creatively solve problems in meeting the product development and manufacturing needs of a medical manufacturing organization
• Ability to work as a member of a top management team to accomplish organizational objectives and meet organizational quotas
• Knowledge of and experience in utilizing Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and other manufacturing process controls.
• Knowledge of the application of principles of Total Quality Management in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

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Key Benefits

• Attractive Salary package
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Health Insurance Cover
• Life assurance
• Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Recognition scheme
• Free Parking
• Educational assistance
• Internal training courses
• Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service
• Active Sports and Social Club

We are Global

Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993. Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution.

Medtech Company of the Year Winner

Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are exceling in the MedTech industry.

People Development

At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees! We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career!

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite! We value every employee as an individual. To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.