Manufacturing Manager

Meet the Team

The Ireland Manufacturing team is actively seeking the right teammate to support the stand up of production in our Ireland factory as a Manager in Manufacturing.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production staff to achieve operational goals and maintain a positive work environment that operates to Dexcom's desired behaviours. Focus on development of the individuals on the team for the benefit of the individual and Dexcom.
• Responsible for addressing people's performance issues and conflict resolutions if they arise.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies at all times.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and support smooth operations.
• Prepare and manage production schedules, resource allocation, and inventory levels.
• Analyse production data and prepare regular reports for senior management.
• Drive implementation of lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Have deep technical knowledge to help drive resolution of challenges.

What makes you successful?

• You will lead, motivate, and develop high performing production teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• You will maximise production performance by driving quality, efficiency, and cost optimisation.
• You collaborate effectively within cross functional teams to deliver on shared business objectives.
• You set clear goals and deliverables, providing regular feedback and structured development plans to support individual growth.
• You plan and organise production activities, ensuring optimal resource allocation and on time delivery.
• You identify issues quickly and apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to implement effective solutions in fast paced environments.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with employees, suppliers, and senior stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• You maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards and processes.
• You demonstrate strong technical knowledge of manufacturing operations, equipment, and health and safety requirements.
• You manage budgets and control costs while optimising resource utilisation to meet financial targets.
• You adapt quickly to changing production demands and respond effectively to unexpected challenges.

Education Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, along with 8-12 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and 2-5 years of prior team management experience.

Preferred qualifications include

• CER Manufacturing experience essential, automation environment an advantage.
• Medical device industry experience.
• Experience with start-up & scale-up organizations.
• Experience working in a Digital Factory.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.

What you'll get

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

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