Production Unit Manager

at  Freudenberg Medical

Working at Freudenberg: “We will wow your world!” This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,500 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.

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Carrick-on-Shannon (Co. Leitrim)
On-Site
VistaMed Ltd.
You support our team as

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Production Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Design or Engineering qualification, preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Medical Devices including the manufacture of catheters and stents.
• 2-3 years experience in managing Production in the Medical Device Industry.
• Professional and knowledgeable with ability to develop strong relationships with customers and potential customers.
• Project Management capability and experience would be an additional benefit.
  The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• This involves but is not limited to:
• Managing all aspects of assembly production to meet or exceed company goals of efficiency, delivery on time, quality and cost targets
• Ensuring adequate resources are available to meet the production requirements. Reorganising resources as required.
• Ensuring that all procedures are maintained and followed. Updating systems and procedures to meet the existing and future demands of the assembly.
• Liaising with other departments especially Engineering, Quality and warehouse/shipping to ensure the smooth running of operations. A special focus on the introduction of new products to production to ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded, especially in terms of quality and delivery performance.
• Managing the Assembly/Extrusion department to ensure optimum performance is maintained and staff are motivated. Ensuring the continuing development of staff through training, coaching and experience. Ensuring that all disputes and grievances within the areas of responsibility are handled in compliance with VistaMed procedures and Irish legislation.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out according to the relevant Medical and Industry standards and internal procedures.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date reporting with regard to KPI’s related to area of responsibility, Ensuring compliance with budgets and plans.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management Systems by developing, leading and promoting a culture which supports the intended outcomes of the management systems. Directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of these management systems
• Adhere to Plant Safety requirements and Health & Safety requirements relating to your work, assuming responsibility for those aspects of the OH&S System over which you have control to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Be aware of the potential environmental impacts associated with your work and the implications of non-conformance.