Lead Operator (m/f/x)*
On-site · Athlone, Leinster, Ireland
Job Summary
Lead Operator responsible for carrying out a range of manufacturing activities to meet GMP standards of quality, cost and service. Responsibilities include providing safety leadership, promoting Environmental, Health & Safety awareness, performing manufacturing steps under minimal supervision using defined tools and materials, verifying quality through tests and inspections, performing simple equipment setup, ensuring material availability via Kanban control, maintaining traceability for all components, reviewing and following up on DHRs for discrepancies, fostering teamwork, acting as a short-term supervisor substitute, completing online documentation, participating in problem identification and resolution with cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to SOPs and GMP-related procedures, supporting GMP/CGMP compliance, and using ERP systems (Oracle). Requires 2nd level education or equivalent experience and 2 years in the medical device or similar industry; located onsite in Athlone, Ireland, with a focus on manufacturing excellence and shift flexibility.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years experience in medical device or similar industry
- Two (2) years experience in medical device or similar industry with an established track record
- 2nd Level education or 2 years equivalent experience in a similar work environment
- Strong troubleshooting/problem solving knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork abilities
- ERP experience (Oracle)
- Understanding of GMP, GDP, FDA, ISO requirements
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