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Stryker

Operations Supervisor

Cork, Ireland

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
IE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

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.

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

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