Production Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is partnering with a Galway medical device client to recruit a Production Manager for a permanent evening shift role. The position oversees daily manufacturing operations, ensures targets are met, and leads a senior management team.

The role requires a relevant degree, 6+ years leadership experience (2+ in manufacturing), GMP and ISO 13485 knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills. Compliance with FDA/EU standards is essential.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in manufacturing, operations or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least six years of relevant management experience, including a minimum of two years in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including wire and metal handling, product packaging and production requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), manufacturing controls and quality management systems.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work as part of a senior management team to achieve business and production targets.
• Confident using computers and standard office software, including spreadsheets, word processing and databases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are achieved, resources are used effectively and work is completed to the required standards.
• Work with the management team to agree production priorities, monitor performance and ensure operational goals are met.
• Support the introduction of new products and process improvements, including projects aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Provide leadership and support to production teams, including recruiting, training, developing and managing employee performance.
• Resolve production and quality issues, ensuring manufacturing processes meet quality requirements and that any concerns are addressed promptly. Have the authority to stop production if quality issues arise.
• Oversee manufacturing procedures and documentation, ensuring processes, equipment and operators are properly qualified, validated and approved.
• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment, ensuring employees receive appropriate training and that manufacturing activities meet relevant regulatory and quality standards, including FDA, EU Medical Device Regulations and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Manage shift handovers effectively, ensuring outstanding work, production priorities and important updates are clearly communicated and documented for the incoming shift.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

We are partnering with a medical device client in Galway to recruit a Production Manager to join their team on a permanent contract. This is an evening shift position.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are achieved, resources are used effectively and work is completed to the required standards.
• Work with the management team to agree production priorities, monitor performance and ensure operational goals are met.
• Support the introduction of new products and process improvements, including projects aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Provide leadership and support to production teams, including recruiting, training, developing and managing employee performance.
• Resolve production and quality issues, ensuring manufacturing processes meet quality requirements and that any concerns are addressed promptly. Have the authority to stop production if quality issues arise.
• Oversee manufacturing procedures and documentation, ensuring processes, equipment and operators are properly qualified, validated and approved.
• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment, ensuring employees receive appropriate training and that manufacturing activities meet relevant regulatory and quality standards, including FDA, EU Medical Device Regulations and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Manage shift handovers effectively, ensuring outstanding work, production priorities and important updates are clearly communicated and documented for the incoming shift.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A relevant degree in manufacturing, operations or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least six years of relevant management experience, including a minimum of two years in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including wire and metal handling, product packaging and production requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), manufacturing controls and quality management systems.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work as part of a senior management team to achieve business and production targets.
• Confident using computers and standard office software, including spreadsheets, word processing and databases.