Team Lead Operations

About the role

Stryker is looking for a Team Lead Operations for its Tullagreen site in Cork. The role leads a production team on a 24/5 shift pattern, rotating between day shifts, night shifts and a split rotation of 2 days and 2 nights. It is an onsite position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a production team so that quality, service, cost and people-development targets and KPIs are met.
• Ensure quality standards and objectives (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell/value stream shutdown) are communicated and achieved.
• Manage and prioritise production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels, and communicate output levels.
• Provide training, coaching, feedback and support, and create a positive, respectful employee relations environment.
• Hold weekly team meetings and interact daily on the line to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Liaise with training to develop training curricula and team training plans, and help select and hire production operators.
• Maintain GMP and 6S standards, drive continuous improvement and lead the advancement of Lean Manufacturing.
• Take part in projects as a project team member and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• QQI Level 8 degree or equivalent in Business, Production Management, Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude and ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Interest in developing people, with the ability to coach, give effective feedback and manage performance.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of GMP and FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping and health and safety.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills.

What we offer

• Pay range in Ireland of EUR 42,000 to 71,000 per year, with possible incentive compensation such as bonus.
• A comprehensive benefits package.