Production Lead - Evening Shift

Freudenberg Medical, LLC; Connacht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Health Insurance

Diversity & Inclusion

Education Reimbursement

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking a Production Lead for the evening shift to supervise day-to-day operations on the production floor. You will guide operators, ensure safety, quality, and GMP compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams to meet KPIs and deliverables while maintaining lean processes and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment and ability to lead/co-ordinate production activities.
• Solid understanding of GMP requirements and production documentation.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to elevate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on day-to-day production activities during the evening shift, with leadership development opportunities.
• Be a visible, confident presence on the production floor to guide and influence the team.
• Coach Production Operators to maintain safety, quality, and productivity.
• Carry out regular production walk-arounds to identify and address safety, quality, or equipment issues.
• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Coordinate resources and production priorities to hit Safety, Quality, GMP, Productivity and Waste targets.
• Ensure GMP standards including line clearance and production documentation are maintained.
• Monitor production performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and other teams to drive Lean and continuous improvement.
• Support NPI, product trials, validations, change controls, CAPA, investigations and audits.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Shift leadership

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.

Some of your Benefits

• Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

On-Site

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.

Join our team as a:

Production Lead - Evening Shift

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on day-to-day production activities during the evening shift, with the opportunity to build your leadership experience and progress your career within our fast-growing manufacturing operation.
• Be a visible and confident presence on the production floor, guiding and influencing others to keep the shift running safely and effectively.
• Support and coach Production Operators, helping the team stay focused on priorities and maintain high standards.
• Carry out regular production walk-arounds, proactively identifying and responding to safety, quality, process or equipment issues.
• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed and concerns are addressed appropriately.
• Coordinate resources and production priorities to achieve Safety, Quality, GMP, Productivity and Waste targets.
• Ensure GMP standards are maintained, including line clearance, production documentation and adherence to procedures.
• Monitor production performance and KPIs, taking ownership of issues and escalating where required.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and other teams to solve problems and drive Lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Support NPI, product trials, validations, change controls, CAPA, investigations and audits, gaining broad exposure across the manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to leading or coordinating production activities.
• A confident and proactive approach, with the ability to take the lead, influence others and build credibility on the production floor.
• Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical or another GMP/regulated manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of GMP requirements, including line clearance, production documentation and following procedures.
• Previous supervisory experience would be beneficial but is not essential - we're equally interested in people who are ready to take the next step into leadership.
• An Engineering, Science or other relevant technical qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make decisions and elevate issues when needed.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S or continuous improvement would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working an evening shift and taking responsibility for production activities during these hours.
• Motivated to develop and progress your career as our manufacturing operation continues to grow.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.