Production Supervisor (Evening Shift)

Boston Scientific; Galway; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Corporation in Galway, Ireland seeks a Production Supervisor to develop and maintain staffing plans, ensure quality and efficient material flows, and lead cross-functional teams. You will drive GMP compliance and safety while coordinating with QA, warehousing, and engineering to optimise production capacity.

The role requires a Level 7 STEM degree and at least five years in manufacturing with people leadership.

Qualifications

• Level 7 Bachelor degree in STEM or equivalent
• Minimum five years' experience in manufacturing with leadership responsibilities
• Experience with packaging processes desirable

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain hiring, training and staffing plans
• Coordinate with warehousing, QA, bulk-packaging and sterilisation to ensure on-time shipments
• Maintain GMP and housekeeping standards within the department
• Lead cross-functional QA, materials, IS and HR support for the team
• Collaborate with other manufacturing and logistics to prioritise backorders
• Manage process and space utilisation with Engineering to maximise efficiency
• Oversee Time & Attendance, Holiday planning and build plan reviews
• Support EHS to identify environmental impacts and set targets
• Uphold GMP/FDA regulatory requirements and health and safety
• Foster a diverse workplace and strong interpersonal communication

Skills

Leadership

People management

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

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

Job Purpose:

To be a successful Production Supervisor, you will develop and maintain a feasible plan for hiring, training, and managing personnel and ensuring quality issues, processes and material flows are operated efficiently. In your new role, you will actively demonstrate and propagate the core values of BSC, enhancing team performance as well as achieving success in cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning - including developing /maintaining a viable plan incorporating hiring, training, capacity-modelling, efficiency/yield assumptions, ramp rate, learning curve etc.

Liaising with warehousing, quality assurance, bulk-packaging and sterilisation areas to ensure prompt product shipment.

Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.

Cross-functional management of QA, materials, IS and HR support for the team.

Interacting with the other manufacturing teams and logistics to prioritise backorders.

Managing process and material flows, space management, and working with the Engineering group to maximise space utilisation designated for specific operations areas.

Administration of Time and Attendance system, Holiday planning, Build Plan review, Back Order review etc.

Working with EHS to identify significant environmental impacts of BSIL operations and establish goals and targets around substantial environmental impacts.

Displaying a good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.

Embodying excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise with various support groups.

Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

Education & Experience:

Level 7 Major Award Ordinary Bachelor Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (STEM focused)

Experience of packaging processes desirable.

A minimum of five years of industry experience.

Previous experience in people leadership, including demonstrated people motivation, organising, and team building is desirable.

Solid record of attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures.

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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