Head of Manufacturing

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Head of Manufacturing, Point of Care at our facility in Swords,Dublin

Your tasks and responsibilities:

KPI DeliveryDisciplined focus on day-to-day delivery of the site KPI metrics (SQDIP)]A clear focus on EHS management promoting a Zero-Harm culture.Team Leadership & CoachingEmpowered leadership style.Provides support, recognition and opportunity for growth.Instrumental in delivering direct coaching to develop individuals and teams.Develop succession planning roadmaps and a talent pipeline.Optimum use of headcount resource planning with strategic review and implementation.Deliver optimum training and development plans for the team.Manage and lead a team culture to drive performance improvements.As an LLT member, contribute, lead and support the wider business goals.Support front-line team leaders to deliver across all site metrics.Continuous ImprovementChampion Continuous Improvement across the site whilst implement best practice processes and procedures.Continuously improving site performance metricsStrategically focused on performance Fast response to line issues and unblocking barriers to performance Lead CI events through 5”S” / Kaizen / PDCA etc.Analytical ability to work through complex issues.Ability to network across the wider business to learn and improve the site performance whilst enhancing the site’s reputation globally.Work closely with local agencies to learn and grow the site reputation within Ireland.Build strong relationships with other departments to ensure optimum performance and productivity.Continually review productivity goals to drive cost savings.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Limited - Swords (siemens-healthineers.com)

Your qualifications and experience:

5+ years of direct production experience at a Senior Management level.

Your attributes and skills:

·         Strategic, goal focussed individual with high intensity and a passion for leading, managing and developing teams.

·         Ability to deliver complex solutions in close collaboration with key stakeholders. 

·         Readily accepts ownership, accountability, and responsibility in delivering effective solutions.

·         Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills required. 

Our global team:

We are a team of more than 70,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture:

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

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