Medical Devices jobs in Cork, County Cork

Job Title: Lead Operator
Location: Little Island, Cork **Own Transport Required**
Contract Type: 11 Month Employment Contract
Shift: Day Shift

We are recruiting for our client based in Little Island to support coating operations in a controlled (cleanroom) environment. You'll carry out coating, inspection and testing activities, support operators on the floor, and help ensure work is completed on time and to quality standards.
Due to the location of this role, own transportation is required as public transport is not readily available.
This position is responsible for providing hands-on medical device coating services on schedule to meet the requirements of customers as well as providing leadership to the team of Operators by interpreting instruction from Manufacturing supervisors and the Manufacturing Manager, facilitating production and ensuring quality procedures established per ISO 13485. At times, this position may also include administrative, logistic, manufacturing and quality functions as required, e.g. But not limited to Shipping and Receiving, warehouse co-ordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform coating, inspections and testing in line with work instructions
• Support delivery of the daily/weekly production plan and raise any issues impacting output or testing
• Package both approved and rejected products according to procedures
• Assist Operators with machine set-up, coating operations and packaging as needed
• Monitor operator workmanship and machine performance; troubleshoot issues and escalate to Engineering/Management when required
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and the site Quality Management System (QMS)
• Receive and inspect customer parts and raw materials
• Maintain a clean, organised work area (including cleanroom, lab, warehouse and storage areas)
• Promote good team communication and suggest improvements to processes, equipment, staffing or schedules
• Support continuous improvement projects (efficiency, quality, cost and revenue opportunities) in collaboration with management
• Follow all safety policies and support other duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing experience, ideally in a controlled environment/cleanroom
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills (able to identify issues, gather data and recommend actions)
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, and comfortable learning new systems
• Knowledge of 5S is an advantage
• Professional, detail-focused and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Working Environment (Cleanroom & PPE)

• ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment
• PPE is required and may include gloves, lab coat, hair/beard covers, shoe covers, safety glasses, hearing protection, face shield and/or respiratory mask
• Role includes required training aligned to ISO 13485 and relevant FDA regulations, plus internal procedures (as applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing/walking for extended periods
• Regular bending/stooping/kneeling and reaching above shoulder/below waist
• Involves heavy lifting up to 50Ibs.
• May use ladders up to 6 feet

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

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