Production Manager

Sanmina; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Fermoy in Ireland seeks a Production Manager to lead a high‑volume manufacturing operation compliant with FDA and ISO13485:2016. You will oversee Production Leads, Team Leaders and Operators to deliver quality devices on schedule.

You will drive manufacturing excellence, optimise cost and throughput, develop staffing Plans, and foster a safe, compliant work environment with continuous improvement as a core value.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supervising large teams in manufacturing.
• Third Level Qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Leads, Team Leaders and Operators according to procedures.
• Oversee production planning, line layout and staffing for operations.
• Provide leadership and interpret company policy for production personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

High volume manufacturing

Education

Third Level Qualification

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Production Manager

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTING TO: Director of Operations

Direct Reports: Yes

About Sanmina Fermoy

Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices.

Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.

We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few.

Objectives Of Position

• Responsible for manufacturing company products at optimum cost, quality, delivery in accordance with defined schedule
• Responsible for manufacturing products at optimum quality, delivery, cost and customer satisfaction in accordance with defined schedule

Responsibilities

• Leading a group of Production Leads, Team Leaders and Production Operators according to established procedures and current world class manufacturing practices.
• Responsible for manufacturing products at optimum cost, quality, customer satisfaction and delivery in accordance with defined schedule.
• Establish standards of performance and monitor same against pre-determined standards.
• Production planning, Product Line Lay out and staffing levels for proper operation.
• Provide positive leadership by interpreting company policy and management directives for Production Personnel.
• Provide accurate and timely information to management as directed by ongoing business needs.
• Establish and maintain high level of employee morale.
• Ensure continuous reduction in absenteeism and attrition levels.
• Maintain sound disciplinary procedures in line with Company requirements.
• Supervise compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental and Security Procedures.
• Continuous improvement in best practice manufacturing.
• Manpower Planning.
• Ensure Manufacturing Operatives are trained to optimum standards.
• Perform regular appraisals of all Production employees in compliance with company procedure and manage under performers.
• Training of Production Team Leaders in team and continuous improvement skills.
• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

Measurements

• Line Yields - By product line, Actual v's Target
• Quality - In house first time acceptance, customer complaints
• Adherence to Process and Method Instruction, Regular Process Audit
• Success in Housekeeping Audits
• Absenteeism and Attrition reduction
• Absence of conflict

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications And Experience

• 8+ years experience in the supervision of large number of personnel, preferably in a world class manufacturing environment
• Third Level Qualification is desired

Core Competencies

• Exposure to high volume manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills
• Excellent Leadership skills
• Reliable, honest