Line Support Technician

General Description

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, the Line Support Technician will have responsibility for optimizing and maintaining Line performance. In this role the Line Support Technician will have valuable technical knowledge of product and processes, will implement work process improvements (daily Kaizen mind-set), will proactively prevent product quality issues by closely observing each process to prevent drift/deviation, and will be expected to maintain a strong and visible on-line presence to sustain the delivery of high performance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Drive Work Station and line performance through effective Line Management disciplines, behaviours and practices.
• Maintain a hands-on line presence by monitoring/observing work processes and taking timely and decisive action to address process drift/deviation.
• Proactively monitor/assess/observe daily process operations, and based on having appropriate technical product knowledge/know-how make improvements to work flow sequence (daily Kaizen) to aid more efficient manufacturing performance (as measured by units/labour hour & yield).
• Work closely with line operators to maintain high quality standards through effective line management work.
• Upskill new and existing operators on GMIL work processes to accepted standards, based on impactful, structured training and development.
• Maintain updated training records for individual operators (to BSI standard) to display skills matrix for selected processes.
• Support the induction training of new hires leading to smooth/effective integration into GMIL work environment.
• Demonstrate capability to achieve work station targets and transfer the skills/techniques and best work sequence/practices to achieve targets.
• Perform routine work station audits reviewing good units and all reject units at work stations for compliance to standards.
• Conduct audits to ensure that operators are manufacturing in compliance with best manufacturing practices to achieve work station targets.
• Report deviations contributing to downtime in a timely manner and take decisive action in work station/line downtime incidents.
• Be fully familiar with work station/line KPIs and be capable of communicating/representing the Production Team Leader at KPI update meetings.
• Engage effectively and routinely with operators to resolve process/materials/people related issues and to introduce improvements seamlessly.
• Support the problem solving and completion of CTQs, NCRs, CAPAs.
• Work closely with Engineering and other departments on new product introductions.
• Maintain full compliance with all aspects of the GMIL Health & Safety Management system.

Qualifications, Experience and Job Requirements:

• Experience in medical device manufacturing/cleanroom environment is essential.
• Proficient in several work steps within the cleanroom environment.
• Knowledge of POBA catheters and stents is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and GMP standards.
• Familiarity with EH&S standards and practices.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €31,000.00-€36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in medical device manufacturing/cleanroom environment?

Work Location: In person