Johnson & Johnson Hiring For Operations Supervisor at Limerick, County Limerick Full Time

Operations Supervisor (Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead) Job Description

Location: Johnson and Johnson Vision Care – Limerick Ireland

Contract: Permanent/Full-time (4 Cycle Shift)

Reporting to: Business Unit Manager or Senior Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing a phase (multiple production lines) to ensure critical metrics are met and to ensure a consistent and effective handover to the next team/shift. A technical or a people/team management related qualification is a requirement for this role, however time served within either discipline may be taken into consideration.

About the Company:
Vision Care Ireland is located in Castletroy, Limerick and is the producer of the world’s leading contact lens products. Our site uses the industry’s most advanced technology and directly employs over 1000 people. We produce a diverse array of contact lenses using our highly automated production process.

Key to our success has been the combination of state-of-the-art material science with technologies such as precision injection moulding, robotics, vision systems and data analytics.

We have over 38 advanced production lines manufacturing over 8 million contact lenses a day, which are shipped to customers worldwide.

The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have:
The Operations Supervisor will lead a team of technicians from entry and training to developing technical skill of individuals to compliment resources of the unit/phase

Manage technical issues & ensuring plans in place/operation to address these.

Day to day people management and OTJ Feedback given to techs on line—resulting in no surprises in review

Follow through on all basics such as Focus lines / handovers / housekeeping / performance of shift

Develop technicians, i.e., plans ahead in terms of how each tech moves through grid

Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments’ continuous improvement program.

Provide key inputs and leadership into transformational process developments.

Project Management – provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.

Lead New Product Introductions & Product Transfers

Lead or actively participate in multi-functional teams to ensure New Product Introduction/Research and Development projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner; always practicing good teamwork in support of operating requirements.

Demonstrate strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the team.

Develop and maintain a J&J Credo & Behavioural Standards based culture within the group.

Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR’s, CAPA’s, Maps, etc).

Ensure all process developments, NPI etc are managed in accordance with the Quality management system.

Implementation of safety/environmental requirements on purchase of all new equipment.

Work with team leader to develop and implement strategic engineering Goals & Objectives.

Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives

All employees are responsible for minimizing both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.

Be a leader on Site Safety by actively participating in the ERT team and related training.

Qualifications

We would love to hear from YOU if you have the following essential requirements:

A QQI Level 7 and above in Management or Technical qualification or related discipline

6-10 Years’ experience in a similar supervisory role

Ability to demonstrate standards of leadership – Managing Complexity, Innovations, Customer Focus

Technical or people/team management qualification

Project Management Skills / Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes/Six Sigma

Desirable:
Flexible

Team focused

Good Influencing Skills at all levels (supervisor/direct report)

Excellent Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge

Methodical

What type of mark will YOU make?

By joining Johnson & Johnson you will find boundless opportunities to craft your path & amplify your impact inside & outside our walls. And with our commitment to be the world’s healthiest workforce you can strengthen your body as well and your mind. When you work with us you can touch over a Billion lives worldwide every day. And when you apply your talent to our collective purpose there’s no end to the lasting impact we can make together. And that changes everything.

What’s in it for YOU?

This is an opportunity to work with a ground-breaking medical device operation and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.

We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.

Whether you’re one of the 1000 people who work here, or you’re considering joining the team, we offer:

An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.

A dynamic and inspiring working environment.

Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.

Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education

Excellent Benefits (Pension, Healthcare, Bonus, Onsite Gym among others)

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. QUMAS 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.

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