Why Merit?
At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Provides guidance and direction for the manufacturing process to meet the profitability goals of the company.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
- Meets with other members of the management team to determine and monitor production priorities and standards
- Manages manufacturing operations to ensure that production needs are met and that resources are provided to obtain peak performance.
- Assists in implementation of new products and cost reduction projects.
- Assists with process, equipment and operator qualifications, validations and certifications
- Supports development of new products, removes barriers to achieving objectives, and provides managerial and technical support to assist others to achieve their assigned job tasks
- Resolves problems in manufacturing to ensure that quality needs are being met and manufacturing criteria are adhered to
- Reviews and approves specifications and documentation relating to manufacturing. Writes and updates procedures as needed
- Manages department personnel by interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating job performance, disciplining, scheduling work and other related responsibilities
- Authorized to stop production or distribution of product if quality problems arise
- Maintains a safe work environment and ensures that employees in area of responsibility are properly trained and follow safety procedures
- Shift Handover Management: Conduct structured handovers with the day shift to review outstanding work, and document shift report for incoming shift
- Ensure compliance with U.S. FDA regulations, the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC), Medical Device Regulation MDR EU 2017/745, ISO 13485 Quality System Standard
- Performs other related tasks as required
Qualifications/Experience
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor' Degree with emphasis in manufacturing and operations
- A minimum of six years of related managerial experience, with two years of extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of wire/metals handling characteristics and packaging.
- Ability to creatively solve problems in meeting the product development and manufacturing needs of a medical manufacturing organization
- Ability to work as a member of a top management team to accomplish organizational objectives and meet organizational quotas
- Knowledge of and experience in utilizing Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and other manufacturing process controls.
- Knowledge of the application of principles of Total Quality Management in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
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Key Benefits
Attractive Salary package
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Health Insurance Cover
Life assurance
Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar
Excellent career progression opportunities
Recognition scheme
Free Parking
Educational assistance
Internal training courses
Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service
Active Sports and Social Club
We are Global
Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993. Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution.
Medtech Company of the Year Winner
Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are exceling in the MedTech industry.
People Development
At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees! We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career!
Culture
A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite! We value every employee as an individual.
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.
