Senior Manufacturing Team Lead

Position:   Senior Manufacturing Team Lead

Reporting to: Business Unit Manager

Location: Limerick (onsite)

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

A Career with J&J Vision Ireland:

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Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of contact lenses. In our pioneering Limerick facility, we manufacture the Acuvue range of contact lenses, with a workforce of approx. 1,600 people. Due to continued and sustained growth of our business, we are now recruiting to support this growth! 

About J&J:

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. 

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. 

That is why we in Ireland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong” 

This exciting and impactful role reports to the Business Unit Manager/ Manufacturing Manager and supports the Manufacturing Manager/Business Unit Manager in the production of contact lenses in the Value Stream. Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Line management the role will also have direct responsibility for managing key areas of the Value Stream to lead the production of a range of Medical Devices to fulfill global planning schedules, within determined quality and safety standards.

The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have:

• 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 top 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 & mentor supervisory and operations personnel and 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.