Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

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Job Information

Job Function :

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function :

Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category : People Leader

Location : Limerick, Ireland

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Role Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead (METL) supports Operations Management in the production of contact lenses in the Value Stream.

Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations Line management the role will have direct responsibility for managing key areas of the Value Stream to lead the production of a range of Medical Devices to fulfil global planning schedules, within determined quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the Production Unit in close cooperation with Quality and Engineering, to manufacture Medical Devices according to global planning requirements.

Ensure all Safety and Quality Standards are upheld to the highest possible standard.

Lead year on year efficiency improvement and activity reduction.

Build and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on quality, cost reduction, process development and supply.

Lead and mentor supervisory and operations personnel, developing people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current role.

Lead specific projects for the Production Unit and across the full Operations function where relevant.

Report on achievement of key performance metrics.

Support all functions in the effective transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing processes.

Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained at all times across the Value Stream, always looking for opportunities to improve the standard.

Essential Requirements

A QQI Level 7 and above in Management or Technical qualification or related discipline

Relevant experience in a similar supervisory role

Ability to demonstrate standards of leadership – Managing Complexity, Innovations, Customer Focus

Technical or people / team management qualification

Project Management Skills / Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes / Six Sigma

Desirable

Flexible

Team focused

Good Influencing Skills at all levels (supervisor / direct report)

Excellent Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge

Methodical

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process.

Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

What to Expect

Application review : We'll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

Getting to know you : If there's a good match, you'll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

Staying informed : Our recruitment team will keep you updated and explain what to expect at each step.

Final steps : For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role.

We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we'll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates.

Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson.

We're excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process!

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