Posted 03 July, 2026
Operations Supervisor
Stryker
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 380388328
Work Flexibility: Onsite
Operations Supervisor - Stryker Macroom
Option 1: Mornings Shift (shift allowance applies)
Option 2: Evenings Shift (shift allowance applies)
What You will Do:
Every day in this role represents a new and exciting challenge! You will have the chance to lead and develop a team of production staff - ensuring high levels of performance and employee engagement.
What You Need:
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Travel Percentage: None
Operations Supervisor - Stryker Macroom
Option 1: Mornings Shift (shift allowance applies)
Option 2: Evenings Shift (shift allowance applies)
What You will Do:
Every day in this role represents a new and exciting challenge! You will have the chance to lead and develop a team of production staff - ensuring high levels of performance and employee engagement.
- Leads a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.
- Ensures quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed. Quality standards and objectives (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell/value stream shutdown) are communicated and achieved.
- Manages and prioritises production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels. Communicate and manage output levels.
- Sets team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback and support.
- Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement within the production team and with the cross functional team.
- Provides timely feedback and review and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair and prompt manner. Ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect.
- Facilitates open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line with a view to optimising efficiency and productivity.
- Liaises with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.
- Participates in the selection and hiring of Production Operators
- Maintains GMP / 6S at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
- Lead / participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives
- Ensures Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning
- Provides leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing
- All other duties as assigned.
What You Need:
- Degree or Masters in Business, Production Management, Engineering or similar Discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience
- 4 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 2 years minimum Supervisor experience.
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a production environment.
- Usually works with a minimum of supervision, conferring with leader on unusual matters.
- Demonstrated leadership aptitude to work with people and set direction as part of a cross functional team.
- Excellent knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, Powerpoint & Word.
- Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.
- Genuine interest in investing in people and facilitates individual and team engagement and development.
- Ability to coach, provide effective feedback and manage performance.
- Problem solving methodology experience required with process knowledge desirable.
- Can interpret and analyse information and translate into operation actions.
- Excellent Influencing and communication skills
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Travel Percentage: None