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Job Summary

This is a newly created role within a growing business, responsible for high volume manufacturing operations. Establish standards of performance, measure results, analyse workflow and troubleshoot problems.


Experience

At least 5 years’ high volume manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience in a medical device or plastics or plastic packaging business, ideally with knowledge of injection moulding manufacturing.


Skills

Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Able to analyse performance data and present actionable insights.

Able to influence and collaborate with all levels of the business.

A results-driven approach with a knack for problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Good understanding of lean manufacturing.


Role Responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment, enforce safety procedures/policies.

Manage the performance of the production facility, including resourcing, manpower, and efficiency.

Monitor production data (downtime, waste, non-conformances) and implement solutions.

Monitor plant performance by shift, creating goals and reviewing tracking metrics.

Implement and uphold ISO 13485 standards, ensuring GMP compliance and product quality

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.


Apply now and be part of our clients’ journey. For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Duncan at Duncan@intersearch.ie

About the job
 We're seeking a seasoned Director of QA to lead Quality Assurance across global manufacturing, distribution and supplier operations. A key member of the Global Quality Leadership Team, you'll drive a strong quality culture, ensure compliance and lead continuous improvement efforts across a complex, regulated environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and support QA teams across manufacturing plants, distribution, and contract manufacturing sites
  • Ensure global compliance with ISO, FDA, and international regulatory standards
  • Oversee QMS improvement, risk management, and audit readiness
  • Drive performance through KPIs and cost of quality initiatives
  • Build cross-site process standardization and best-in-class QA practices
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to align quality strategy with business goals
  • Coach and develop talent within the QA function


Experience required:

  • 12–15 years in Quality Assurance, with minimum of 8 years' senior leadership experience in the medical device industry
  • Strong understanding of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and global regulatory frameworks
  • Proven record of leading teams in multi-site environments and managing audits/inspections
  • Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering; advanced degree preferredSkilled in Lean/Six Sigma, risk-based sampling, and ERP systems


This is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape quality operations on a global scale while delivering real impact for the users of our clients' life-enhancing products.



If you have the experience as described above and want to lead with purpose and bring strategic vision to a global team — we’d love to hear from you....


Apply now and be part of our clients’ journey. For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Stephanie at Stephanie@intersearch.ie


About the job
Join Our Clients World-Class Manufacturing Team as an Operations Manager!

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and optimize all aspects of production at our clients state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive efficiency, quality, safety and compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with business goals.
  • Operations & Team Management: Lead, coach, and manage the operations team, ensuring an optimized organizational structure and a robust people management system.
  • Site Leadership: Play a key role in the site leadership team, contributing to site-wide projects and initiatives.Production Performance: Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning to maximize efficiency.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements, implementing improvement measures as needed.
  • Safety & Risk Management: Maintain a strong safety culture and enforce robust safety programs.Inventory & Cost Control: Optimize inventory levels, manage budgets, and drive cost-effective operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to achieve business objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 10+ years of experience in Operations Management within a high volume/highly automated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong background in world-class manufacturing environments, utilizing TPM, Six Sigma, and SAP.
  • Expertise in injection moulding, automated assembly equipment and packaging machinery is highly desirable.Knowledge of utility operations (compressors, chillers, dust extraction) is an added advantage.
  • Familiarity with Quality processes such as Process Control, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Validation.
  • Proven leadership experience, with a track record of driving performance and cultural change.
  • Continuous Improvement mindset (CI certification desirable).
  • Degree in Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead a best-in-class manufacturing operation, we want to hear from you!

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Duncan at duncan@intersearch.ie