Shift Lead, 12-Hour Production & Quality

Sanmina; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Fermoy, Ireland, seeks a Production Team Leader to supervise shift-based manufacturing of PCB subassemblies in a highly regulated setting. You will lead a team, drive output targets, and uphold quality standards under ISO13485 requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to SOPs, and proactive people management. Competitive salary with shift allowances and benefits is offered as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Team lead experience in a fast paced and heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• Results-driven and quality-conscious mindset.
• Solid understanding of Standard Operating Procedures, line documentation and customer-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive your team to meet hourly and daily output targets while ensuring productivity throughout the shift.
• Act as guardian of quality, ensuring products meet ISO13485 standards and address deviations via coaching.
• Lead onboarding and buddy system for new hires, ensuring training on work instructions and safety protocols.
• Manage attendance, conduct performance reviews (3/6/12 months), and handle employee relations proactively.
• Lead impactful Start-up Meetings to align the team on quality, safety and production goals.
• Monitor and reduce scrap levels while ensuring adherence to work instructions and processes.
• Plan shift coverage, holiday scheduling and payroll accuracy for seamless production continuity.
• Champion a culture of safety with 100% PPE compliance and organized workspaces.
• Provide early-warning updates on shipment timelines to Supervisors and work with HR on recruitment and disciplinary matters.
• Track and report on absenteeism, training progress, and production output.

Skills

Team lead experience

Quality focused

SOP knowledge

Job description

Sanmina Fermoy, Ireland, seeks a Production Team Leader to supervise shift-based manufacturing of PCB subassemblies in a highly regulated setting. You will lead a team, drive output targets, and uphold quality standards under ISO13485 requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to SOPs, and proactive people management. Competitive salary with shift allowances and benefits is offered as part of a comprehensive package.