Manufacturing Team Lead Job in Cork

Manufacturing Team Leader - Permanent position based in Cork

The Manufacturing Team Leader provides support to the Production area

Responsibilities
* People management - supervision of production teams to ensure targets for quality/service/costs are achieved. This will be achieved through the application of an empowering style of leadership which draws fully on resources and capabilities of the team coupled with a positive Employee Relations approach -
* providing timely feedback and review, and ensuring all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive and prompt manner (disciplinary actions if necessary)
* facilitating open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings, daily interaction on the line and updating of on-line notice-board.
* liaising with line trainer to develop a training program to ensure smooth operation of department, development of product builders, health safety of personnel.

* 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 other relevant parties to ensure prompt shipment of product.
* Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
* Interacting and liaising 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 utilisation of space designated for specific operations area.
* Administration duties which include Time and Attendance system,Holidayplanning etc.
* Provide leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing.

Qualifications Skills:
* Bachelor of Science / Engineering or relevant qualification is required.
* 3/4 years experience in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment.
* Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.
* Previous experience in metals processing would be an advantage.
* Previous experience of people-management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organising and team building would be a distinct advantage.
* Solid record of attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures.