Production Supervisor / Shift Lead

Work mode: Onsite

Onsite Location(s):

Cork, C, IE

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Role Purpose

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a vital role in leading a team of production operators within a collaborative and supportive environment. Your leadership will be key to ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of high-quality products, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:
Supervise and support production personnel to meet daily targets in quality, output, and efficiency.

Production Planning:
Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules, incorporating staffing, training, and capacity planning.

Cross-Functional Coordination:
Collaborate with Warehousing, Quality Assurance, Packaging, and Engineering teams to ensure timely product flow and shipment.

GMP, 5S & Housekeeping:
Promote and maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practices and workplace cleanliness.

Process Oversight:
Monitor material flows, space utilization, and equipment performance to ensure optimal production efficiency.

Administrative Duties:
Manage time and attendance, holiday planning, and contribute to build plan and progress tracking.

Health, Safety & Environment:
Work with EHS to identify and reduce environmental impacts and ensure a safe working environment.

Working Hours

3x12 shift pattern – Dayshift (6.30am-6.30pm)

Education & Experience

3-5 years experience people-management in a dynamic production environment
Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline such as Engineering/Science/Production Mgt.
Excellent Planning & organising skills are essential for this role.
Metrics and Continuous improvement experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and engage with teams.
Experience of managing a team.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com.