Shift Manager

4220 embecta Penel Irish Branch; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta is a global medical device company expanding its insulin delivery and diabetes care solutions. The Shift Manager will lead a large production team in a 24/7 automated manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance, while applying Lean tools and cGMP/FDA/ISO standards.

The role combines hands-on leadership with coaching, planning and problem solving. Ideal candidates have strong supervisory experience in automated settings, along with Lean

Qualifications

• Third level qualification with extensive relevant work experience.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge advantageous.
• Experience managing large shift teams in highly automated environments.

Responsibilities

• Meet SQDCP objectives on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.
• Lead and coach a large shift team in a highly automated setting.
• Promote safety and engage employees through effective communication.
• Support continuous improvement and plant CI programs.
• Oversee recruitment, training and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with site leadership and service departments.

Skills

Production management

Supervisory skills

Lean Manufacturing

cGMP/FDA/ISO knowledge

Education

Third level qualification

Tools

SAP

MES

Workday

Job description

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.

The Shift Manager is responsible for leading a large production team within a 24/7, highly automated manufacturing environment, ensuring strong performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP). The role combines hands‑on production leadership with people management, coaching, production planning, problem‑solving and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong supervisory experience, technical awareness and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and cGMP/FDA/ISO requirements, with the ability to drive performance while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & People) objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Effectively managing, motivating and coaching a large shift team in a highly automated environment.
• Demonstrate Safety First Leadership to ensure associates are engaged in maintaining and operating work areas, equipment and processes in a safe and orderly manner.
• Create an environment to promote engagement through good communications, regular reviews of performance and by exhibiting the embecta leadership standards.
• Develop subordinates team members through involvement, delegation and assigning special projects where appropriate.
• Assist with the selection, hiring and training of personnel.
• Maintain a high standard of industrial and employee relations by ensuring implementation of uniform interpretation of company policies and procedures.
• Use computer systems as required to maximise efficiencies across production, HR and other relevant areas – e.g., MES, SAP, Workday, etc.
• Determine and assist with resolving root causes of line problems, quality issues and waste.
• Background knowledge of application of appropriate techniques for this such as lean manufacturing and six sigma tools would be advantageous.
• Actively support the plant Continuous Improvement program and complete cross training as required to ensure flexibility across the shift.
• Maintain channels of communication with the site leadership team, direct reports, service departments, employee representatives and third party service providers.

Educational Requirements and Relevant Experience

Third level qualification coupled with extensive and relevant work experience.

Previous training courses and qualifications would be advantageous related to People Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of production management principles and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of budgetary control procedures Production planning Lean Manufacturing Knowledge of principles of cGMP/FDA/ISO Engineering practices – Technical awareness, fault finding techniques Good interpersonal skills combined with excellent communication ability

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embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At embecta, a career is more than a job, it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of about 30 million people around the world who depend on our products to manage a chronic condition every single day.

As we expand our capabilities, reach, and impact, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

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