Manufacturing Operations Specialist

2 days ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland beBeeManufacturingOperations Full time €40,000 - €60,000
Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Specialist

 

**Job Summary:**

The Manufacturing Operations Specialist is responsible for the setup, installation, maintenance, and support of automated equipment to ensure optimal performance and achievement of operational goals. This role works closely with teams to resolve manufacturing issues and constraints while implementing safe and robust solutions to improve overall efficiency through improvement projects around run rate increase, cycle time gains, yields, and quality.

 

This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing processes, working proactively to prevent downtime and maintain productivity levels. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of automated equipment, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

 

Main Responsibilities:

  • Repairs and troubleshoots electro/mechanical equipment failures.
  • Schedules and performs preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Assists in the movement, installation, setup, and refurbishment of equipment.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date maintenance documentation.
  • Records significant downtime issues and resolutions in appropriate databases.
  • Interacts with other departments as required to coordinate equipment repairs.
  • Works proactively to ensure performance targets are met; Yield/quality (using SPC/SQC)/production outs/up-time /process stability.
  • Communicates potential problems that may affect capacity and quality to the Business Unit Team Leader as well as across zones/work areas where necessary.
  • Attends pass-downs as required and provides status updates.
  • Provides detailed inputs into failed spare parts management process.
  • Supports Process Engineers to ensure Continuous Improvements are ongoing.
  • Trains and assists other Technicians and Operators.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of the setup, operation, and maintenance of specific equipment sets used in manufacturing processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting/Problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrates a high level of technical ability, with hands-on approach to solving technical issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Commitment to achievement of manufacturing excellence.
  • High level of flexibility: shift changes / training courses / preventative maintenance and Project support.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, is self-driven.
  • Resourceful, hands-on, enjoys a challenge.
  • Works well under pressure.

 

Typical Experience:

  • 2 - 4 years+ experience as a Technician in a high volume automated environment.
  • Minimum Cert./Diploma/Senior Trades in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of PLCs, Motor drives, pneumatic and hydraulic components is an advantage.

 

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