Evening Shift Production Manager (MedTech) – Galway

Merit Medical Systems; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; 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

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 Evening Shift Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, align with quality and regulatory standards, and drive efficiency. The role requires strong leadership and GMP knowledge in a medical device environment.

You will coordinate priorities, manage the shift handovers, and develop teams while ensuring safety and compliance with FDA/MDR and ISO 13485, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent in manufacturing/engineering or related field.
• Minimum six years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems in medical device manufacturing.
• Ability to work as part of a top management team to meet objectives.
• Strong computer skills with spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations to meet production priorities and standards.
• Lead shift handovers and ensure regulatory compliance (FDA MDR EU).
• Support new product introductions and cost-reduction projects.
• Assist with process, equipment and operator qualifications, validations, and certifications.
• Develop and update procedures; review specifications and documentation.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage department personnel; discipline as needed.

Skills

Managerial experience

GMP knowledge

Total Quality Management

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing/engineering or related

Tools

Excel

Word

Database software

Job description

Merit Medical Galway is seeking an Evening Shift Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, align with quality and regulatory standards, and drive efficiency. The role requires strong leadership and GMP knowledge in a medical device environment.

You will coordinate priorities, manage the shift handovers, and develop teams while ensuring safety and compliance with FDA/MDR and ISO 13485, with opportunities for career progression.