Manufacturing Team Lead

Morgan McKinley; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead in Ireland to coordinate day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery while leading a skilled production team on site.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to optimise processes, reduce waste and maintain GMP standards, while developing staff and fostering a positive, accountable culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams and coordinating day-to-day production activities.
• Strong understanding of GMP/GDP and safety requirements.
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production plans to meet targets and customer delivery.
• Ensure activities are safe, efficient and follow approved procedures.
• Monitor performance, reduce downtime, and minimise waste.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Quality to resolve issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Quality mindset

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

GMP/GDP knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Manufacturing Team Lead - Job Specification

Manufacturing Team Lead - Job Specification Role Purpose The Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating day-to-day manufacturing activities to ensure production targets, quality standards, safety requirements and delivery commitments are consistently achieved. The role provides hands-on leadership to the manufacturing team, ensuring that employees are appropriately trained, supported and working in accordance with company procedures, quality systems and health & safety requirements. The Manufacturing Team Lead will work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse and other support functions to ensure manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Operations Lead and coordinate the manufacturing team to achieve daily production plans, targets and customer delivery requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues and take appropriate action to minimise downtime, delays and waste.
• Ensure production records, documentation and relevant manufacturing paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain oversight of day-to-day manufacturing activities and ensure standard work is followed.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, material, process or staffing issues to the appropriate management team.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Materials/Warehouse and other support functions to resolve operational issues.

Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to manufacturing operators.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to team members in line with production requirements.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback to support employee development.
• Support the training, onboarding and ongoing development of manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure team members are competent and appropriately trained for the tasks they perform.
• Promote a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture.
• Lead regular team communications, toolbox talks and production updates.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Lead by example in relation to Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all team members understand and follow relevant health & safety requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively identify and address potential hazards.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with applicable quality systems, GMP/GDP requirements and company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and workplace organisation.
• Ensure all required documentation and records are completed accurately and in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• The original specification places significant emphasis on EHS, GMP/cGDP, documentation and maintaining appropriate manufacturing standards.

Quality

• Ensure products are manufactured and handled in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements.
• Promote a right-first-time approach across the manufacturing team.
• Support investigations into quality, process and production issues.
• Ensure deviations, incidents and quality concerns are reported and escalated appropriately.
• Work with Quality and Operations teams to maintain and improve manufacturing standards.
• Support preparation for internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor production metrics and communicate performance to the Operations Supervisor/Management team.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality and reliability.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives within the manufacturing area.
• Encourage team members to identify and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities.
• Use problem-solving techniques to address recurring production issues.
• Support the introduction of new processes, equipment, products and manufacturing improvements.
• Maintain a strong focus on reducing waste, improving efficiencies and achieving production targets.

Equipment & Manufacturing Processes

• Ensure manufacturing equipment is operated correctly and maintained to the required standards.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance teams to address equipment issues and minimise downtime.
• Support the introduction and qualification of new equipment and manufacturing processes where required.
• Ensure manufacturing procedures, SOPs and work instructions are followed and kept up to date.
• Support process validation and other manufacturing activities as required.

Leadership & Development

• Act as a role model for safe, professional and high-quality manufacturing practices.
• Develop team capability and encourage a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Provide regular feedback on employee performance, training needs and development opportunities.
• Support the Operations Supervisor in achieving departmental objectives.
• Help build a high-performing manufacturing team focused on safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
• Promote effective communication between shifts, departments and support functions.

Key Performance Areas

The Manufacturing Team Lead will be expected to contribute to performance across: Health & Safety Production Output Quality & Compliance On-Time Delivery Team Performance & Development Equipment Utilisation Waste Reduction Continuous Improvement 5S / Lean Manufacturing Documentation & GMP Compliance Skills: Manufacturing Sterile Pharmaceuticals TPBN1_IJ