Associate Manager, Manufacturing

Our Mission:

At Boston Scientific Galway, we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.

We work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life-threatening conditions and to the healthcare professionals who provide their care. 

We are seeking a Associate Manager, Manufacturing on a permanent basis to join us on our mission.

Job Purpose

• Provides daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment in order to achieve production unit goals (i.e., People & Safety, Quality, Service, NPE, Cost & Productivity).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers and/or technicians in improving our processes across people, service, quality and cost.
• Liaise with management and senior team within the business unit in developing strategic goals and planning effectively.
• Provide direction on product and process issues, while ensuring effective communication to key stakeholders
• Lead introduction of new products and processes, while managing close relationships with other departments both internally and externally within the corporation.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality.
• Develops engineers / technician on technical and leadership competencies aligned to our culture.
• Use our processes and systems to run the business, drive improvement and ensure compliance to requirements.
• Maintain a valid capacity model and conduct adequate advance planning for required capital funding aligned with production requirements.
• Project planning, in detail, in support of major projects, product/process transfer; managing budget, timelines and resources.
• Evaluates in conjunction with EHS new equipment/processes/chemicals for environmental impact/effect to eliminate or lessen such impacts/effects

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 8 Bachelors Degree (240 credits) in engineering or a relevant field, with relevant experience
• 5+ years at a Senior engineering level. 
• Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• People Management experience is essential.
• Project Management experience is advantageous. 

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 let us know.