Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor - Stryker Limerick

Swing shift = 2 shift cycle

Days (Mon - Fri) followed by Evenings (Mon - Thurs)

Here at Stryker, we apply our unique strengths, diverse backgrounds, and commitment to quality to develop cutting-edge products for our customers and patients. Our passion, purpose and integrity make us unique. 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. As an Operations Supervisor you will have the opportunity to inspire, lead and mentor diverse teams across our Limerick site. We expect to win as a team by doing things the right way and challenging each other to strive for the very best

What you will do

• Leads Operational Excellence and complex change initiatives across the business. Mentors and develops Supervisors. Deputises for Operations Manager.

• May have responsibility for Production area(s) and team(s)

• Leads operations improvement projects and participates in site or campus operational initiatives

• Under limited supervision, plans, conducts and supervises assignments

• Reviews progress and evaluates results

• Recommends changes in procedures and process improvements

• Accountable for maximisation of resources available to deliver outstanding results on all key performance metrics across the Business unit

• Deputises for Operations manager and represents Business unit/value stream at site and operations forum

• May manage a number of production teams to meet customer requirements and deliver KPIs in Quality, Service, Cost and People Development

• Participates in budget setting for the business unit

• Drives a proactive and compliant approach to environmental, health and safety

• Champions 6s process, standards and objectives through coaching, mentoring and setting direction

• Mentor and coach for Graduate(s) and Operations supervisors.

• Inspires others by setting the standards, building trust and partnerships, collaborating and encouraging diverse perspectives always acting with integrity

• Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement across a number of production teams and with cross functional teams

• Provides timely feedback and review and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair and prompt manner. Ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect

What you will need

• Degree or master’s in business, Production Management, Engineering or similar Discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience

• 4 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 2 years minimum Supervisor experience

• Supervises Production team(s) or a number of indirect staff

• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a production environment to the completion of complex assignments

• Usually works with a minimum of supervision, conferring with leader on unusual matters.

• Demonstrated leadership aptitude to work with people and set direction as part of a cross functional team and across a large number of teams

• Excellent knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, Powerpoint & Word.

• Business acumen with an ability to deliver process improvement objectives

• Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.

• Genuine interest in investing in people and facilitates individual and team engagement and development.

• Ability to coach, provide effective feedback and manage performance.

• Problem solving methodology experience required with process knowledge desirable.                                                                          

• Can interpret and analyse information and translate into operation actions.

• Excellent Influencing and communication skills

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