Production Lead

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Production Lead!! 

Location: Shannon, Ireland

Job ID: 45175

HID is seeking an energetic, innovative individual to join the Operations team at our Shannon Operation Centre, combining the leadership of a Production Lead with the technical expertise of a Manufacturing Engineering Technician.

This role supports order fulfilment and postponement activities while delivering technical expertise to production. The ideal candidate will have strong lean manufacturing knowledge, hands-on experience in continuous improvement, and a collaborative mindset to drive operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions. 

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.  

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. 

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Adhere to all SOPs and work instructions relevant to the role.
• Ensure all Machine Operators have the correct materials and paperwork to perform their tasks accurately.
• Verify BOMs, programming requirements, product types, artwork, and markings.
• Act as subject matter expert for all operational processes and procedures.
• Leading machine repairs, including diagnosing through effective root cause analysis and implementing containment and corrective actions where appropriate.
• Setup and operate a variety of automatic and semi-automatic machines.
• Conduct manual production operations as required.
• Perform daily 5S and preventive maintenance of equipment and surrounding areas.
• Be the point of contact between production and support areas to resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Understand daily workload and define shift hours based on demand.
• Ensure Operations processes are executed correctly to meet daily delivery and efficiency targets.
• Take a prominent role in new capital equipment acceptance to support capacity improvements or new product launches.
• Train employees on work instructions, new products, and processes.
• Interpret and communicate production work instructions effectively to individuals and teams.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and communicating performance enhancement opportunities.
• Taking responsibility for process controls and use appropriate documentation to reflect any changes or improvements as well as training them out to the team.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Be accountable to performance standards that support KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.Proactively log and escalate potential issues to minimise safety, quality, delivery, or operational inefficiencies.

Personal Competencies: 

• A highly motivated and driven individual, who can engage and change behaviors to implement best practices and drive continuous improvement.   
• Is customer focused (both internal and external) and has a desire to provide the customer with high quality products, on time, every time.  
• Able to look at problems and quickly identify the root cause, containment and corrective actions.  
• Able to input, retrieve and analyze data in an efficient way to show problem areas and monitor while facilitating or leading the improvements.    
• Able to give and receive feedback in a proactive way to better the performance of themselves, the team and the company.  
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities (both important and urgent), escalating any conflicts clearly and quickly.

Education and /Or Experience

• Preferred BSc in an Engineering discipline or equivalent is desirable.
• Must have minimum 2 years of experience as Manufacturing Engineering Technician in production environment.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a production environment is required.
• Background of electrical, electronic, or mechanical production machinery is essential. 
• Experience in lean methodology is required, inc. process mapping, 5S etc. 

Work Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
• Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required; therefore, employee must possess or can acquire a valid passport.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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