Production Operator

Cork, IrelandFull-timePosted Jul 23, 2026
Work Flexibility: Onsite

  • Ensure manufacturing activities are completed in a manner which will not compromise the health and safety of employees and visitors to the Stryker site.
  • Develop, demonstrate and maintain technical proficiency in the relevant manufacturing activities (facilitated through on-site training).
  • In co-ordination with Production Supervisors, plan, schedule and monitor manufacturing activities in the relevant manufacturing cell(s)/team(s).
  • Process product in line with documented Standard Operating Procedures and Work / Process Instructions in a manner which ensures that required standards on EHS, GMP, GDP, Housekeeping (5S Standard) as well as Compliance are proactively maintained at all times.  
  • Promote operational excellence and drive continuous improvement in all relevant manufacturing related activities.
  • Liaise with Production Supervisors and other departments regarding application of manufacturing instructions and quality standards.
  • Monitoring of business metrics on EHS, Quality, and Operations in the relevant manufacturing team(s)/ cell(s) to ensure optimum efficiencies/effectiveness against production plans on a shift/daily and weekly basis. 
  • Demonstrate proficiency to meet EHS, Quality and Production requirements/targets and take ownership for resolving issues within the cell / team when possible. Escalate issues which cannot be resolved within the Cell/Team. 
  • Ensure maintenance activities are completed as scheduled.
  • Demonstrate a flexible willingness to cross-train and operate on multiple, diverse processes / products within the business. 
  • Undertake training / development / validation activities and facilitate training for trainees as required to ensure business needs are met.
  • Continually strive to develop and maintain lean manufacturing processes and support implementation of continuous improvements to minimize wastes in all parts of the business. 
  • Demonstrate flexibility by transitioning between cells/teams/work shifts as required, in order to meet current and anticipated business needs under the site strategy.
  • Demonstrate acceptable levels of work attendance, punctuality, vacation management and willingness to be available to work overtime as required to meet current and anticipated business needs. 

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  • Demonstrate competent numerical, literacy, mechanical and spatial skills as required.
  • Role model Company Values and site Ideal Behaviours.
  • Support basic problem-solving activities within the cell / area as required. 
  • Remain updated on-site communications including but not limited to Email, All Employee Meetings and Communication Screens/Boards. 

Skills and Education Requirements: including competencies and skills, required behaviours.

Requirements and experience:

  • Must have good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.
  • Must have good communication skills, written, verbal, facilitation / presentation. 
  • Previous production work experience would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of GMP requirements would be an advantage.
  • Role model Company Values and site Ideal Behaviours.

Technical skills:

  • Basic knowledge and understanding of computer applications.
  • Ensures product quality by inspecting product / documentation and using measuring devices; capable of recording manufacturing data and alerting appropriate people of any deviations from the manufacturing specification where applicable.
  • Ability to understand and safely operate relevant equipment. Reporting and/or correcting unsafe working conditions or practices.
  • CNC Level 2 where applicable (in house training academy).
  • Performing reasonable additional responsibilities as required by Production Supervisors and/or Team/Line Lead. 

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Travel Percentage: 0%

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