Production Supervisor

Boston Scientific; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Corporation in Cork is seeking a Production Supervisor (Evenings and Nights) to lead a team of production operators in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment. You will drive on-time delivery of high-quality products and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

As a leader, you’ll manage staffing plans, training, and performance, while coordinating with Warehousing, Quality Assurance, Packaging and Engineering to optimize flow and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience leading a team in a dynamic production environment.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills are essential for this role.
• Metrics and continuous improvement experience; strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise and support production personnel to meet daily quality, output, and efficiency targets.
• Production Planning: Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules, staffing, training, and capacity planning.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Warehousing, Quality Assurance, Packaging, and Engineering to ensure timely product flow and shipment.
• GMP, 5S & Housekeeping: Promote and maintain high standards of GMP and workplace cleanliness.
• Process Oversight: Monitor material flows, space utilization, and equipment performance for optimal efficiency.
• Administrative Duties: Manage time and attendance, holiday planning, and contribute to build plan and progress tracking.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Work with EHS to identify and reduce environmental impacts and ensure safety.

Skills

People leadership

Production planning

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor degree (Honours, level 8) in Engineering/Science/Production Mgmt./Business Mgmt.

Job description

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Boston Scientific is seeking two highly motivated Production Supervisor (Evenings and Nights) on a permanent basis to join our Cork team.

Job Purpose:

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a vital role in leading a team of production operators within a collaborative and supportive environment. Your leadership will be key to ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of high-quality products, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:Supervise and support production personnel to meet daily targets in quality, output, and efficiency.
• Production Planning:Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules, incorporating staffing, training, and capacity planning.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:Collaborate with Warehousing, Quality Assurance, Packaging, and Engineering teams to ensure timely product flow and shipment.
• GMP, 5S & Housekeeping:Promote and maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practices and workplace cleanliness.
• Process Oversight:Monitor material flows, space utilization, and equipment performance to ensure optimal production efficiency.
• Administrative Duties:Manage time and attendance, holiday planning, and contribute to build plan and progress tracking.
• Health, Safety & Environment:Work with EHS to identify and reduce environmental impacts and ensure a safe working environment.

Education & Experience:

• 3-5 years experience people-management in a dynamic production environment
• Hons Bachelor Degree (level 8) in a relevant discipline such as Engineering/Science/Production Mgt./Business Mgmt./Supervisory.
• Excellent planning & organising skills are essential for this role.
• Metrics and continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and engage with teams.
• Experience of managing a team.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]

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