Associate Operations Supervisor - Additive Manufacturing (Cork)
Shift = 24/7 (shift allowance applies)
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team in the Stryker Anngrove facility in Cork, one of the most innovative and technologically advanced manufacturing sites in the global Stryker network.
We are seeking a talented Associate Operations Supervisor to lead a production team and inspire them to achieve targets and key performance indicators for quality, service, costs, and people development.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in business, production management, engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment and 2 years' supervisor experience.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can drive process improvements, leverage talent, and prioritize activities to deliver results. They will also be an effective communicator, able to interpret information clearly and accurately, and provide timely feedback and review.
The role involves leading a team to meet customer requirements, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring quality standards and objectives are achieved. The Associate Operations Supervisor will also participate in continuous improvement activities, such as Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives, and ensure Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.
* Ensure quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed.
* Manage and prioritize production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels.
* Set team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback, and support.
* Create a positive employee relations environment and facilitate high engagement within the production team and with the cross-functional team.
* Provide timely feedback and review, and ensure all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair, and prompt manner.
* Facilitate open two-way communications regarding individual, team, and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line.
* Liaise with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.
* Participate in the selection and hiring of Production Operators.
* Maintain GMP / 6S at a high level within the department.
* Lead/participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g., Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives.
* Ensure Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning.
* Provide leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing.
Requirements:
* Degree or Master's in Business, Production Management, Engineering, or similar Discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience.
* 4 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
* 2 years minimum Supervisor experience.
* Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a production environment.
* Usually works with a minimum of supervision, conferring with leader on unusual matters.
* Demonstrated leadership aptitude to work with people and set direction as part of a cross-functional team.
* Excellent knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, Powerpoint & Word.
* Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.
* Genuine interest in investing in people and facilitates individual and team engagement and development.
* Ability to coach, provide effective feedback, and manage performance.
* Problem-solving methodology experience required with process knowledge desirable.
* Can interpret and analyze information and translate into operation actions.
* Excellent Influencing and communication skills.
Travel Percentage: 10%