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Stryker Operations Supervisor in Cork, Ireland
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Operations Supervisor - Cork 24/5 - Shift allowance appliesAs an Operations Supervisor you will have the opportunity to inspire, lead and mentor diverse teams across our Tullagreen site in Carrigtwohill . We expect to win as a team by doing things the right way and challenging each other to strive for the very best. Our passion, purpose and integrity make us unique. Nowhere else will you find the energy, the opportunities and shared commitment to excel for our customers, for patients and for our family at Stryker. What You will Do
Leads a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.
Ensures quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed. Quality standards and objectives (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell/value stream shutdown) are communicated and achieved.
Manages and prioritises production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels. Communicate and manage output levels.
Sets team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback and support.
Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement within the production team and with the cross functional team.
Provides timely feedback and review, and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair and prompt manner. Ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect.
Facilitates open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line with a view to optimising efficiency and productivity.
Liaises with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.
Participates in the selection and hiring of Production Operators
Maintains GMP / 6S at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
Lead / participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives
Ensures Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning
Provides leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing. What you will need:
Degree or Masters in Business, Production Management, Engineering or similar Discipline or demonstrated equivalent 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 analyse information and translate into operation actions.
Excellent Influencing and communication skills
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.