Production Manager

embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. Why join us? A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life's purpose through the work that they do every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program - which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components - is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees. Pen Needle Production Manager The Pen Needle Production Manager oversees all Pen Needle assembly and packaging operations, collaborating with Moulding, Engineering, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to meet and continuously improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives. Responsibilities : Provide leadership to the Shift Managers and production teams to deliver on SQDCP objectives. Ensure full Health & Safety compliance and engagement across the plant to build a Safety-First culture. Ensure all devices manufactured comply with all Quality and Regulatory requirements Plan Resources to ensure optimum flow of units through the manufacturing process to meet the production schedule. Monitor and optimize stock levels of WIP in the production areas Ensure the production area is compliant with required environmental standards Play a lead role in internal and external audits Develop team members through coaching, delegation, performance reviews and provision of developmental assignments / projects. Collaborate with CI to identify and execute on opportunities to improve work processes and methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Lead the weekly BOS process to ensure line productivity and OEE improvements are delivered. Lead and / or support project planning as required Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time. Educational & Experience Third level degree qualification Manufacturing / Engineering / Science coupled with appropriate experience in high volume manufacturing. 5 + years in a production supervisory / management role in manufacturing. Thorough knowledge of production management principles Preferably a minimum of 5 years' experience in a regulated manufacturing environment Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail Knowledge of budgetary control procedures. The ability to lead, work as part of a team and on own initiative as required Proactive - someone who anticipates potential problems and is a step ahead Working knowledge of engineering and improvement concepts associated with a high volume, technically complex, regulated manufacturing unit. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good PC skills Regular embecta is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.