Supervisor, Operations

at  Stryker

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SUMMARY

Due to continued growth, we currently have an opening for a Operations Supervisor to join our dynamic team in our Stryker Anngrove facility in Cork, which is one of the most innovative, modern, and technologically advanced manufacturing sites in the global Stryker network. Here you will have the opportunity to inspire, lead and mentor diverse teams across site. We expect to win as a team by doing things the right way and challenging each other to strive for the very best. Nowhere else will you find the energy, the opportunities and shared commitment to excel for our customers, for patients and for our family at Stryker.

• Leads a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.
• Ensures quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed. Quality standards and objectives (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell/value stream shutdown) are communicated and achieved.
• Manages and prioritises production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels. Communicate and manage output levels.
• Sets team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback and support.
• Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement within the production team and with the cross functional team.
• Provides timely feedback and review, and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair and prompt manner.
• Facilitates open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line with a view to optimising efficiency and productivity.
• Liaises with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.
• Participates in the selection and hiring of Production Operators
• Maintains GMP / 6S at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
• Lead / participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives
• Ensures Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning
• Provides leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing
• All other duties as assigned.