Production Supervisor

Boston Scientific; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Cork is seeking a Production Supervisor (Evenings) on a permanent basis to lead a team of production operators. You will drive daily targets for quality, output and efficiency while upholding GMP and 5S standards, and coordinating with Warehousing, QA, Packaging and Engineering.

The role emphasizes planning, attendance management, health and safety, and continuous improvement to support manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience people-management in a dynamic production environment.
• Hons Bachelor Degree (level 8) in 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production personnel to meet daily targets in quality, output, and efficiency.
• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules, incorporating staffing, training, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with Warehousing, Quality Assurance, Packaging, and Engineering teams to ensure timely product flow and shipment.
• Promote and maintain high standards of GMP and 5S and housekeeping.
• Monitor material flows, space utilization, and equipment performance to ensure optimal production efficiency.
• Manage time and attendance, holiday planning, and contribute to build plan and progress tracking.
• Work with EHS to identify and reduce environmental impacts and ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production Planning

Cross-Functional Coordination

GMP & 5S

Health & Safety

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Engineering/Science/Production Management/Business Management

Job description

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 a highly motivated Production Supervisor (Evenings) 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.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide,

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]