Production Technician

Longford , Ireland
full-time

AI overview

Ensure adherence to production processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, and coach team members while participating in lean programs for efficiency and waste reduction.

In this role, you will ensure adherence to production/process specifications, report any malfunctions or abnormalities, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Complies with all Safety related procedures
    • Report damage, incident, near misses
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operation, output, quality, and performance of the relevant production line and line support team
    • Hour-by-hour follow-up and response to or escalation of line malfunctions
    • Efficient and effective problem-solving and escalating if necessary
    • Report irregularities and problems to the team leader
  • Operate and monitor the production activities and equipment uptime and target outputs
  • Responsible for all batch documentation and cGMP of each production run
  • Participate effectively in reviewing and implementing accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
  • Report variance or deviation from Standard Operating Procedures to the Supervisor
  • Perform running, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance
  • Maintains Production line areas in a clean and orderly manner at all times
  • Coaching and training of team members guaranteeing standard work (safety, quality, traceability, service, production)
  • Responsible for the timely set up of machines and supporting the update of set-up procedures for improved turnaround times
  • Actively participate in Lean programs with a focus on line efficiency and waste reduction
    • 5S in the work area

Additional duties and responsibilities:

  • Any other activities as requested by Manager/Supervisor
  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent required.
  • Willingness to work on 2 or 3 cycle shifts rota.
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Skilled in anticipating and troubleshooting problems.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Team environment experience.
  • Possesses solid interpersonal skills
  • Possesses mathematical and mechanical/ technical skills.
  • Must be motivated towards productivity improvements, safety, and quality awareness.
  • Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage
  • Experience working in the Medical Device Industry is desirable

We offer:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Attractive salary package
  • Workplace & work hours flexibility
  • Structured learning and development / Mentoring program 
  • International environment 
  • Events like International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc.
  • A growing and welcoming team with a good spirit!

Who we are! - Our Story:

Each of us, Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups: 

  • EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
  • Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
  • Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible working hours
  • Structured learning and development: Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
  • Workplace flexibility: Workplace & work hours flexibility

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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