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 medical device client in Galway to recruit a Production Manager on a permanent basis. This is an evening shift role requiring leadership of manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will drive production targets, ensure GMP-compliant processes, oversee quality controls and develop the team while maintaining FDA, EU Medical Device Regulations and ISO 13485 standards where applicable.

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 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

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Problem solving

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in manufacturing or related field

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.