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- Any
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates with team leadership experience in regulated manufacturing environments and the ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends, can apply.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role Overview
Sanmina is hiring a Production Team Leader for its Fermoy, County Cork facility. The position reports to the Production Lead and includes direct reports.
Shift Pattern and Compensation
This is a shift-based role on 12-hour shifts covering both days and nights, including weekends. The package includes a competitive base salary, shift allowances, and benefits.
About the Facility
The Fermoy site in Ireland is FDA registered and certified to ISO 13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies, and complete devices, including Class III medical devices. The site specializes in manufacturing automation and supports the full product lifecycle from new product introduction, prototyping, and process validation through to high-volume manufacturing, testing, shipping, and repair. It has 30 years of operational performance and customer service experience, supported by an experienced workforce.
The organisation employs people from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and related functions.
What This Role Is Responsible For
The Production Team Leader is expected to make sure operators build, test, and handle products according to documented specifications and process requirements so that customer deliveries consistently meet the highest quality standards. The role also contributes to achieving production plans, maintaining output levels, and supporting strong teamwork and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the team to achieve and outperform hourly and daily production targets while sustaining full productivity across the shift.
- Protect product quality by ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 standards and resolving any deviations quickly through coaching and guidance.
- Oversee onboarding for new team members, including the buddy system and training on work instructions and safety procedures.
- Manage attendance, carry out 3-, 6-, and 12-month performance reviews, and address employee relations issues professionally and fairly.
- Run effective start-up meetings to align the team on safety, quality, and output priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement by lowering scrap levels and ensuring strict adherence to work instructions and process controls.
- Coordinate shift cover, holiday planning, and payroll accuracy to support uninterrupted operations.
- Promote a strong safety culture, including full PPE compliance and a clean, well-organised work area.
- Share early updates on shipment risks with supervisors and work with HR on recruitment and disciplinary topics.
- Monitor and report on attendance, training progress, production output, and other key performance measures.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams in a fast-moving, tightly controlled manufacturing environment. They should be focused on results, committed to quality, and comfortable working with standard operating procedures, line documentation, and customer-specific requirements.
Core Competencies
Strong communication, initiative, confidence in handling people matters, and the ability to adapt flexibly are essential.
Additional Information
This role has direct reports and requires active involvement in day-to-day shift leadership, coordination with supervisors and HR, and ongoing monitoring of operational performance.