Product Leader

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Product Leader, eager to join an industry leader within the Aviation Sector?  If so, we have a new and exciting position with a renowned Client based in Co. Clare.

This is a permanent position, reporting to the Production Leader, and offers a very competitive salary and benefit package and excellent career prospects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage the day-to-day running of production process area assigned to ensure on-time delivery of product in line with agreed cost and quality parameters.
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of a product unit to ensure delivery of product in line with agreed TAT and quality levels
• Responsible for the team budget and contributing to achievement of the overall production financial budget.
• Management of the production team to ensure achievement of key indices that include Customer deliveries, labour efficiency, scrap, overtime, absenteeism, and machine downtime, in line with agreed targets.
• Recruitment and development of team personnel
• Setting and achieving key performance metrics for the team
• Manage communications within their production area to ensure all personnel are fully aware of company goals and performance.
• Develop good communications, which lead to team participation with other functions in the organization.
• Provide performance measurement and feedback to production team. 
• Develop and manage the production personnel to ensure sufficient skilled labour is in place to meet Production requirements.
• Adhere to all company standards, policies, and procedures including health and safety requirements.
• Develop a climate of employee participation within production
• Provide leadership and encourage team members in taking responsibility.  
• Provide the necessary support in the training and development of production operators. 
• Work with Engineering and quality on the identification & implementation of productivity improvement programs.
• Facilitate all approved initiatives from other teams which impact on the jobholder’s team o Ensure partner functions are aware of production requirements in relation to preventative maintenance, new process equipment, personnel, etc, and agree planned delivery to meet company goals
• Driving continuous improvement activities within the area o Ensure cell is clean and well organized

• Diploma/Degree level or relevant experience in a production environment
• Diploma or Certificate in business related subject desirable
• Experience of leading a team within a production environment
• Ability to work closely with engineering, customer services and other functional departments o Knowledge of Lean manufacturing would be an advantage
• Ability to manage personnel and complex activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and barriers
• Diplomacy and negotiating ability Diploma or Certificate in business related subject desirable. o Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven strong Team leading ability as well as a major contributor to projects and programs an advantage.

To apply, please forward your CV to angelina.oneill@eflexes.com or call Angelina on 086 0205506 to discuss in confidence.