Manufacturing Manager

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Reports to the Business Unit Manager/ Operations Director and works closely with Engineering, Quality and Line management having direct responsibility for the running of a Value Stream that produces contact lenses. The position is responsible for leading the production of contact lenses in the Value Stream to fulfill global planning schedules, within determined quality and safety standards.

− Lead the Value Stream in close cooperation with Quality and Engineering, to manufacture contact lenses according to global planning requirements.

− Lead year on year efficiency improvement and activity reduction

− Create and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on quality, cost reduction, process development and supply.

− Manage supervisory and operations personnel working in the Value Stream, including developing people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current roles.

− Contribute to plant management issues and strategic decision making in relation to the Value Stream.

− Lead specific projects for the Value Stream and across the full Operations function where relevant.

− Ensure effective transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing processes.

− Manage all costs to budget.

− Establish and report on achievement of key performance metrics.

− Ensure the integration and execution of standard operating procedures, in alignment with all Vistakon Operations units.

− Ensure the Value Stream conforms to Corporate, Franchise, Statutory, Legislative and Regulatory requirements for GMP, HSE and Quality.

− Ensure regular communication of business performance/issues to all relevant employees.

− Ensure all HSE requirements are fulfilled in accordance with the responsibilities defined in the Company Safety Statement and Environmental policy and actively promote Health & Safety within Operations, ensuring Health & Safety is a goal for all direct/indirect reports.

− Ensure there is close collaboration between associates in Engineering, R&D, Production, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Planning, Materials, etc.

Essential: − Production/Engineering Management Degree or equivalent. − Minimum 10 years' experience in a production management or senior supervisory role. Desirable: − Previous experience within the Healthcare/Medical Devices sector.

Note: Responsibilities and accountabilities will vary for all positions and the scope of individual roles may not be limited to the contents of this position description. Relevant procedures will define responsibilities from time to time and each manager is responsible for complying with these processes, which supplant any responsibility outlined within. As such, adherence to company procedures is also a responsibility of any roles encompassed within this Job Description.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Business Alignment, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Plant Operations, Relationship Building, Resource Allocation, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management, Vendor Selection

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€70,100.00 - €121,210.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.