Manufacturing (Quality Control) Supervisor Evening Shift

Overview The primary purpose of this position is to lead a team of Quality Control Inspectors in a production environment.Reporting to: Manager, Quality Control Responsibilities Responsible for Quality Control of medical devices within Cook Medical including inspection of raw materials, in-process product, finished and sterilized devices.Ensure that the work done by quality control personnel is in compliance with the requirements of the quality system.Prepare or review SOP’s manufacturing/quality control instructions, which are required by the quality team.Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the manufacturing areas in order to control product bio burden.Ensure that changes to relevant procedures/instructions are relayed to those affected in production.Ensure that training needs of employees in the QC area are constantly reviewed and that required training is given as appropriate.Monitor employee performance and carry out performance appraisals with employees.Maintain excellent communication channels with the production team and with other departments.Work closely with other departments to meet delivery requirements.Take ownership for assigned customer complaints, CAPA’s and determine root cause.Monitor rejects from quality control processes and disposition through MRB process.Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf. Qualifications Level 8 in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline preferable.Minimum 5 years previous experience in a supervisory position desirable.Strong communication and inter-personal skills.Knowledge of medical device quality standards ISO13485/FDA practices and GMP or similar regulated industry standards.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing desirable.Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.Excellent organisational and team building skills.High self-motivation.Willingness and availability to travel on company business.About Cook Limerick Cook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996, starting out with labeling and distribution and steadily growing and evolving to include manufacturing, centralised customer support and on to collaborative product development in the Innovation Centre. The Ireland location is our European headquarters and houses our EMEA Support Centre. This location currently employs more than 1000 people and manufactures 10% of Cook’s products for global markets. Our employee benefits include: Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension schemeMedical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family Life Assurance and Income Protection cover Educational Assistance Performance related Bonus Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talksFully equipped gym on site 39-hour week with flexible start & finish times Paid time off to participate in volunteer activitiesFree parking Subsidised restaurant Sports & Social club