Senior Operations Supervisor

Shift = (Days, Mon - Fri) & (Evenings Mon - Thurs)

Location = Limerick

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 Senior 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

7 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.

2 - 4 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