Job description
embecta, formerly part of BD, is one of the largest pure-play diabetes care companies in the world, leveraging its nearly 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. For more information, visit
embecta.com
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Job Description Summary
Job Description
Be part of something bigger!
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 75,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.
About Diabetes Care / embecta
Our Diabetes Care business is the industry pioneer and leader in the area of diabetes injection devices. The unit has a 90-year history within BD and is unique as it focuses on one disease which is a threat to world health with products like insulin syringes, pen needles and sharps containment. Our injection devices provide 2/3rd of the worldwide insulin injections, serving our 30+ million global patient base.
BD plans to spin off its Diabetes Care business - creating a new publicly-traded company. Embecta will become one of the largest pureplay diabetes company in the world. The strategic roadmap for NewCo comprises of three vectors:
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strengthen the core business;
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seek business development (inorganic) opportunities that can add to the product portfolio;
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bolster the organic product development pipeline.
About the role
Reporting to the Shift Manager, the SPN Production Team Lead role is responsible for coordinating production activities across Safety Pen Needle operations.
A key part of the position will be the requirement to work closely with production operators, technicians, process engineers and QA personnel.
The company operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. This is a 4-Cycle Shift Pattern role (Days and Nights). You must be willing to work 2 x 12-hour days, followed by 2 x 12-hour nights, followed by 4 days off.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and lead the shift SPN team to meet SQDCP goals.
- Champion safety within the cell and promote a positive safety culture within the team.
- Work as part of a team to ensure optimum flow of units through the production process.
- Ensure compliance with Work Instructions, SOP’s and GMP requirements at all times.
- Identify opportunities to improve work processes and methods as part of site CI/ Op Ex program.
- Assist in drawing up and communicating production schedule plans – liaise with buyer / planners and moulding suppliers as required.
- Monitor hour-by-hour performance across the assembly cell and support the team to improve performance where required and escalating where appropriate.
- Champion the NOE Quality process within the cell and ensure the team are raising NOEs for defective / suspected defective materials and support the material investigation to conclusion.
- Review documents in the device history records to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
- Work in conjunction with the Shift Manager and Training Team to develop team cross skilling capabilities.
- Liaise with the Quality department as required . Manage any sampling of lots and document as appropriate.
- Manage levels of WIP and take appropriate decisions with relevant personnel to
- Monitor raw material inventory and take action to address where required.
- Support the shift teams in managing work order accuracy to 100%
- Ensure production area is compliant with required quality standards
- As required, be involved in project planning and future developments.
- Deputise for the Shift Manager when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Educational Requirements:
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Second level qualification coupled with appropriate experience
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Training in Good Manufacturing Practices
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Relevant Further Education – eg: Supervisory/Production management or Quality
Relevant Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Leadership/Coordination experience in a production operation
- Lean Manufacturing
- Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
- The ability to follow tasks through to completion
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Good PC skills
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Proactive – someone who anticipates potential problems and is a step ahead.
Click on apply if this sounds like you!
Primary Work Location
IRL Dun Laoghaire - Pottery Road
Additional Locations
Work Shift
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