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Owen Clancy
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Senior Manufacturing Supervisor – Medical Devices
About the Role
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Supervisor to lead operations within a regulated medical device environment.
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving production performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Desirable
For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose
About the Role
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Supervisor to lead operations within a regulated medical device environment.
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving production performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve targets across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Supervise and develop production teams including supervisors, team leads, trainers, and operators
- Coordinate production planning to meet customer demand
- Ensure full compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve processes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
- Support new product introductions (NPI) and technology transfers
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure product traceability
- Lead internal and external audits related to production
- Manage staffing levels and resource planning based on demand
- Conduct regular Gemba walks to ensure adherence to Health & Safety, Quality, and operational standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline
- 5 years’ experience in a medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or IFS
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change
For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose
