Production Supervisor

Longford , Ireland
full-time

AI overview

Supervise plant functions to ensure safety and quality standards, drive team performance, and enhance production efficiencies through lean manufacturing and continuous improvements.

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all functions and staff on shift to ensure that all plant Safety, Quality/GMP, Productivity, and Waste management objectives, policies, and procedures are met. This role focuses on managing team performance, driving quality culture, and ensuring production efficiencies are continuously achieved through resource optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • This is an on-site position.
  • Manage team performance by conducting appraisals and developing individual training plans to optimize operator versatility.
  • Drive the Quality culture by ensuring work processes are adhered to through production pack review, approval, and document control maintenance.
  • Ensure production efficiencies and targets are continuously met and reviewed in collaboration with Process Engineering and Maintenance teams.
  • Coordinate and implement lean manufacturing activities and continuous improvements to enhance plant productivity.
  • Support new product introductions, change controls, and product trials while managing resource planning in accordance with order requirements.

Required

  • Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Supply Chain discipline.
  • Previous experience in a Supervisory role.
  • Experience working in the Medical Device Industry is preferred.

Skills you need to succeed

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage and develop a diverse team.
  • Excellent PC system skills and experience with integrated systems or ERP packages.

What we offer

  • Workplace Flexibility 
  • Structured learning and development 
  • Mentoring program 
  • Competitive total rewards

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our Longford, Ireland location, founded in 2007, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Materials Group division and employs approximately 250 talented individuals. Our applications and technologies are an integral part of products used daily in medical settings around the world. Our commitment to science and innovation alongside our passion to positively impact patient care makes us a trusted partner for medical device manufacturers. Key functions at this site include Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Advanced Research & Development, New Product Development, New Production Introduction, Process Engineering and Sales and Customer Service, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation via [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

 

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

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