Senior Manufacturing Manager - Galway

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice. Job Details Overall Job Objectives As Senior Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring company Production objectives are achieved for all commercial, NPD and technology transfer products. You will be a key member of the leadership team, collaborating cross-functionally to drive product quality, manufacturing efficiency, innovation, and commercial success. With a hands-on approach, you will lead from the front, fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, EU MDR, and the Vivasure Medical Quality Management System This role is an on-site based role. Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Teams to achieve output, delivery, quality and cost targets.
• Manage, coach, motivate and develop the Production team.
• All Production planning to meet customer and company requirements.
• Implement smart metrics, tracking and reporting for manufacturing KPIs inc. line outputs, yields, scrap.
• Plan capacity and ensure adequate resources are in place to successfully deliver the production department goals.
• Drive continuous improvement plans in Production using lean manufacturing approach with focus on safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Technology transfers to Production and implementing new products and technologies to high yield, scalable manufacturing.
• Implementation and completion of QMS documentation for Production.
• Provide design for manufacturing expertise for NPD process development teams.

Qualification Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in medical device manufacturing, ideally within Class III implantable devices.
• Knowledge of quality standards including ISO 13485, MDR, and FDA Requirements.

Work Experience Or Training Required

• Demonstrated team building, problem solving, continuous improvement and cost reduction achievements in Production and related areas.
• Proven ability to blend strategic vision with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Strong experience in operational excellence and lean manufacturing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a commercial awareness to align manufacturing with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

Special Skills Required

• Proficient in process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt is an advantage).

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