Production Team Leader

Embecta Corp.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Ireland is seeking a Production Team Leader to coordinate and enhance the performance of the Pen Needle operations. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years' experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and possess strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, monitoring team performance, and promoting a positive work culture. Join a passionate team committed to innovation and excellence in diabetes care, and enjoy a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Continuous learning opportunities

Career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Leadership/Coordination experience in a production operation.
• Proactive individual who anticipates potential problems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the shift Pen Needle team to meet goals.
• Monitor performance across the assembly cell and support the team.
• Ensure compliance with Work Instructions, SOP’s and GMP requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Excellent documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Attention to detail

Education

Second-level qualification

Training in Good Manufacturing Practices

Relevant Further Education in Supervisory/Production Management or Quality

Job description

Production Team Leader page is loaded## Production Team Leaderlocations: IRL Dun Laoghairetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R21-00607109embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visitor follow our social channels on,,and.A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.As a **Production Team Lead** reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll play a vital role in driving the daily performance of our Pen Needle operations. You’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced, high-impact environment—coordinating activities on the floor and working side-by-side with production operators, technicians, process engineers, and QA teams to keep things running smoothly and efficiently.**Schedule:*** Our facility operates 24/7, and this role follows a 4-Cycle Shift Pattern:* • 2 x 12-hour day shifts* • 2 x 12-hour night shifts* • Followed by 4 days off**Responsibilities:*** Coordinate and lead the shift Pen Needle team to meet SQDCP goals.* Champion safety within the cell and promote a positive safety culture within the team.* Work as part of a team to ensure optimum flow of units through the production process.* Ensure compliance with Work Instructions, SOP’s and GMP requirements at all times.* Identify opportunities to improve work processes and methods as part of site CI/ Op Ex program.* Assist in drawing up and communicating production schedule plans – liaise with buyer / planners and moulding suppliers as required.* Monitor hour-by-hour performance across the assembly cell and support the team to improve performance where required and escalating where appropriate.* Champion the NOE Quality process within the cell and ensure the team are raising NOEs for defective / suspected defective materials and support the material investigation to conclusion.* Review documents in the device history records to ensure accuracy and timely completion.* Work in conjunction with the Shift Manager and Training Team to develop team cross skilling capabilities.* Liaise with the Quality department as required . Manage any sampling of lots and document as appropriate.* Manage levels of WIP and take appropriate decisions with relevant personnel to* Monitor raw material inventory and take action to address where required.* Support the shift teams in managing work order accuracy to 100%* Ensure production area is compliant with required quality standards* As required, be involved in project planning and future developments.* Deputise for the Shift Manager when required.* Perform other duties as assigned by management**Educational Requirements:*** Second-level qualification coupled with appropriate experience* Training in Good Manufacturing Practices* Relevant Further Education – eg: Supervisory/Production management or Quality **Relevant Experience:*** Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment* Leadership/Coordination experience in a production operation* Lean Manufacturing* Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail* The ability to follow tasks through to completion* Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures.* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills* The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative* Good PC skills* Proactive – someone who anticipates potential problems and is a step aheadembecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.