Job description

Manufacturing Specialist – Mullingar

Permanent position
Shift: 24/7
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare
Opportunities for progression

Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Specialist is a member of the Manufacturing team who is responsible for supporting daily operations of production, monitoring product and processes in compliance with standard operating procedures to ensure all customer and standard requirements are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary duties to include:
1. Perform start up and restart operations on specified equipment associated within the manufacturing cell.
2. Carry out basic troubleshooting and fault finding.
3. Verify and perform checks on machinery and equipment and document data while following protocols.
4. Utilize, record and understand basic metrology data, using the metrology and testing equipment available, including CMM, MicroVu and OGP.
5. Utilize metrology equipment and test fixtures to assess and release product.
6. Monitor manufacturing and packaging procedures.
7. Visually assess product and processes as required and document all relevant production related data.
8. Participate in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems at the site.
9. Support change management processes as part of the role and ethos of continuous improvement
10. Ownership of key internal operational performance metrics, including output equipment uptime, scrap.
11. Support NPI activity within the group.
12. Maintain compliance with ISO standards and regulations
13. Carry out all activities in a safe manner to ensure the safety of both personnel and equipment.

Competencies Required
Education & Training

Leaving Certificate
Colour Blindness test
Manufacturing Specialist Internal Training Programme
Cyber Security training

Skills

Good communication skills
IT Skills, including computer applications such as IQMS, Microsoft Office and Cyber Security
Problem solving skills
Basic math
Basic technical ability
Accuracy, Precision and attention to detail
Detail oriented
Ability to understand Work Instructions
Ability to understand customer quality requirements
Ability to understand Packaging requirements for different types of plastic parts
Ability to print accurate labels and understand numbering systems
Ability to write a well written record, following GDP
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with peers and Supervisors
Be trustworthy, honest and behave in an ethical manner

Experience
A blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the specific production processes that they are responsible for.