Production Supervisor M1 jobs at Boston Scientific in Ireland

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Key Responsibilities:

• Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.
• Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews.
• Monitors daily work operations and provides direction to predominantly nonexempt and entry level staff to achieve unit or departmental goals.
• Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.
• Interprets and executes policies that affect individuals within the assigned organizational unit or department.
• Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc).
• Develops work schedules for department by assessing priorities, workload and available resources.
• Maintains personnel records (e.g., work schedules, vacation schedules, leaves) and makes or directs modifications in the database to reflect actual changes.
• May perform individual contributor tasks, especially in staff or professional units.

Education & Experience:

• Honours Bachelor Degree (HETAC level 8) in a Business/Engineering or other related discipline.
• Ideally 3 + years experience in a Leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience of leading and managing teams in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate personal leadership experience and understand the importance of positive employee engagement.
• Have excellent working knowledge of manufacturing and industry “best practice”.
• Have a high level of business awareness, be action oriented complemented by the resilience to achieve challenging objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, an innate ability to influence and build relationships at all levels and a driving vision to create an inclusive culture of performance, continuous improvement and development.
• Must be a pro-active self-starter and an excellent communicator with exceptional problem solving skills.

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Hybrid Roles:

Your responsibilities include:

• May execute the following resposibilities:Identify Manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by dispositioning non-conforming material, assisting in identification of primary root causes and understanding corrective and preventative actions. May be responsible for working with process owner to bound product stops and document release criteria.
• Understanding of product quality plans, documents and systems by reviewing product specifications, quality specifications, and working with quality systems. May be responsible for learning risk analyses and FMEAs.
• Monitoring Systems by becoming familiar with systems applications and critical process steps; and through familiarization with methods used to reduce process variation.
• Becomes familiar with Product/Process improvement efforts by understanding current quality metric data and learning the various analysis methods used to enhance sustaining product design and new product development
• Learns Quality Tools & Training Materials by gaining knowledge of prevalent tools used and by reviewing & utilizing available training materials.
• Checks and provides support in the execution and investigation of CAPAs, NCEP, Failure Mode Investigations, etc.
• Evaluates new equipment and processes and participates in the transfer of new products.
• Get involve in various stages of equipment and processes validations: Run and / or review and / or approve reports I.Q 's, O.Q' s and P.Q 's as well as any other document relating to validation.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and protocols
• Assure that all laboratory equipment is in compliance to perform the analysis activities (calibration, safety, cleanness).
• Document investigation findings in analysis report on GCS2
• Become a trainer for the Software related with complaints handling process (GCS2), as required.
• Work with Research and Development to efficiently qualify new components; assist suppliers in creating of statistical sampling plans, inspection methodology and quality procedures for new components
• Responsible for reviewing and developing process validation protocols and reports. Support other functional areas during the validation activities
• Provide supervision, leadership, and overall direction to the Quality Release team to ensure they are identifying issues, quarantining defective product, and efficiently moving product through the release process. Clarify priorities and remove roadblocks to maintain a high level of quality in accordance with ISO standards, cGMP's, Corporate and site level SOP's.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, Electronic, Biotechnology, Electromechanical Engineering or Related Field
• 2+ years of experience as Quality Engineer
• English Level B2 (advanced)

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Responsible for the efficient management of production personnel, resources, equipment and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for production and product quality, as well as line production
• Planning - including developing /maintaining a viable plan incorporating hiring, training, capacity-modeling, efficiency/yield assumptions, ramp-rate, learning-curve etc.
• Liaising with warehousing, quality assurance, bulk-packaging and sterilisation areas to ensure prompt shipment of product.
• Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
• Cross-functional management of QA, engineering, materials, IS and HR support for the team.
• Interacting and liaising with the other manufacturing teams and Logistics to prioritise backorders.
• Managing process and material flows, space management, and working with the Engineering group to maximise utilisation of space designated for specific operations area.
• Administration duties which include Time and Attendance system, Holiday planning, Build Plan review Back Order review, Travel planning etc.
• Works with EHS to identify significant environmental impacts of BSIL operations and to establish goals and targets around significant environmental impacts.
• Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise with various support groups.
• 3-5 years previous experience of people-management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organising and team building desired.

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years experience people-management in a dynamic production environment
• Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline such as Engineering/Science/Production Mgt.
• Excellent Planning & organising skills are essential for this role.
• Metrics and Continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and engage with teams.
• Experience of managing a team.

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About the role:

At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions. In Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), we offer solutions for treating irregular heart rhythms and heart failure and protecting against sudden cardiac arrest. In this role, you will sell and promote company products in the Rhythm Management division within a defined geographic territory.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sell products by scheduling sales calls to meet with current and potential customers to fulfill the company's revenue and unit growth objectives on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Develop and implement sales strategies that are specific and targeted by determining the factors (e.g., product, competition, and pricing needs) that are relevant to appropriate hospital personnel and physicians.
• Determine the needs (e.g., product and pricing), goals, product usage, and types of cases handled by specific customers by meeting with and asking in-depth questions of physicians and other hospital personnel to learn which Boston Scientific products can best address their specific needs.
• Respond to customer needs and complaints regarding products and services by developing creative and feasible solutions or work with other related personnel (e.g., clinical research, pricing, and/or marketing) to develop optimal solutions.
• Develop relationships with hospital personnel (e.g., through casual conversation, meetings, participation in conferences) to make new contacts in other hospital departments and identify key purchasing decision-makers to facilitate future sales.
• Educate customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to secure purchasing commitments, often with the help of incentive programs and services made available to the account being developed.
• Manage territory resources for clinical support in the areas of device implant coverage, basic troubleshooting, programming, and patient follow-up of company products.
• Attend device implants in the labs and operating room of hospital accounts and perform patient follow-up to assure customer and patient success with the implanted products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent field clinical/sales experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical or sales experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical field sales organization
• Must have technical aptitude; be able to discuss & explain complex technical product information.
• Must be able to be on a rotational call on a 24/7/365 basis with a sales team
• Must be able to work flexible hours, and complete an extensive training program

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree, MBA.
• Structural Heart, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, or related industry experience.
• Experience with implantation in cardiovascular and/or medical device.

The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

Job Title:Production Unit Operations Manager, PCT

Reporting to:Production Director

Onsite, Galway

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with the Engineering Manager and Quality Manager to put in place a strategic plan for the Production Unit and through all of the sites key systems, delivers the plan through a collaborative approach with the resources in the Production Unit.
• Leverages Lean initiatives as programs and procedures are implemented within the Operational areas / Value Stream to improve safety, quality and customer indicators, reduce waste, improve processes and labour efficiencies, and reduce direct operating expenses.
• Partners with Finance, Human Resources, Quality and Production Planning to optimise department performance. Champions effective employee engagement, relations and communication within the department.
• Determines appropriate staff levels, schedules, and resources. Establishes cross-functional team relationships. Works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Establishes clear accountabilities for direct reports and staffs to motivate and develop through understanding, personal development, and lifelong learning.
• Develops, manages and monitors department budgets.
• Plans and allocates resources to ensure optimisation of customer service targets, inventory levels, procurement delivery and costs.
• Fosters and recognises continuous improvement initiatives within the department at all levels
• Nurtures a risk-taking environment and encourages employees to reach for new milestones.
• Ensures department adherence to regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Promotes quality and customer satisfaction as a way of life in all department activities.
• Intuitively identifies technical risks and acts proactively to reduce negative impact on product and projects. Ensures compliance in all of our practices and procedures.
• Use the tools and resources available to meet customer production needs based upon sales forecast.
• Drives functional excellence initiatives, delivers high quality functional deliverables.
• Possess a broad in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems and has demonstrated the ability to specify appropriately.
• Works with EHS to identify significant environmental impacts of BSIL operations and to establish goals and targets around significant environmental impacts.

Skills

• Leadership skills. Communication, Relationship building, coaching and developing people
• Operational excellence and lean thinking, with a systems mindset.
• Change management especially in area of culture.
• Organisational awareness and business acumen.
• Strong manufacturing line layout and flow competencies.
• Project management skills.
• Strategic and Critical Thinker
• Supply chain and Capacity Planning competencies.
• Financial Management

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering field. Master’s preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 8/10+ years in an operations environment.
• 5 years+ in leadership capacity.

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Manages a discreet business unit through Production Team Leaders and Support Teams. Primary job functions include: developing capacity plans; managing financial budgets and setting aggressive department goals that support BSC’s current and future objectives; partnering with Logistics, Engineering, Quality, HR and Finance to optimize business performance; supporting process development endeavours; ensuring and championing department adherence to Quality regulatory and GMP requirements. This position is responsible for directing and co-ordinating all the manufacturing operations for the area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: a key leader in the value stream, ensuring a team of 200+ produce strong business results and team ethos. Sets stretch goals and ensures strong overall performance.
• Drive for results/ Customer Focus: leads team to ensure a strong focus on execution, to ensure customer needs met, through delivery of a balanced scorecard across safety, quality, service, cost & people. Able to meet targets & deadlines.
• Collaborative relationships: forms strong collaborative relationships with Engineering & Quality Manager peers. Develops strong raporte with local and global customers/ support functions.
• People Management: manages a direct team of Production Supervisors and leads a cross functional team. Fosters strong employee engagement & communication.
• Planning & Prioritisation: plans resources and capacity of value stream to deliver on committed build plans and future growth.
• Coach/ Mentor: coaches & mentors reports to ensure they develop the skills required for their roles, and there is reports to ensure strong succession pipeline in place.
• Diversity & inclusion focuses on developing a culture of diversity & inclusion within value stream teams.
• Financial Acumen: develops an understanding of key financial metrics and levers. Able to manage within budget and develops annual budgets to deliver on strategic plan.
• LEAN/ Innovation: promotes the use of key lean tools such as Daily Accountability, 5S, Continuous Improvement, 6 Step Problem Solving and Communication Huddles. Uses innovative thinking to develop new approaches to issues as required.
• Quality System: ensures strong quality focus from team, in line with Boston Scientific Quality System to ensure patient safety and product/ process compliance.
• Strategic Thinking/ Execution: partners with Engineering & Quality Manager peers to develop and deliver 3 year strategic plan for Value Stream. Supports and leads site and functional strategic initiatives as required.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (HETAC level 8) in a Business/Engineering or other related discipline.
• Ideally 8 + years’ experience in a Leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships.
• Results driven with a proven ability to deliver targets and meet deadlines.
• Key Decision Maker and ability to drive innovation and engagement.

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