KOSTAL IRELAND GmbH, is a global manufacturing business which manufactures electronic devices for the automotive industry. With over 700+ highly skilled people on our team here in Ireland, located in Abbeyfeale in Limerick and Mallow in Cork.

Purpose of the Job:-

To plan and organise the technical work that has to be carried out on respective shifts, ensuring effective communication to all employees and relevant authorities.  To strive to achieve departmental targets through the effective management and supervision of the team.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Reporting all activities to Technical Group Leader
• Supervision of the Lead Technician and the Test Technicians in the above area
• To ensure daily communication to the Technicians on relevant information in conjunction eith the Lead Technician.
• Technicians assessments and reviews for Lead Technician and Test Technicians.
• To give timely feedback with regard to performance of relevant Lead and Technicians.
• To ensure prompt assignment to technicians e.g. M.C. downtime.
• Allocation of work on a priority basis.
• To carry out a hands on role on Preventative Maintenance Programs for Maintenance equipment
• Control of critical spare parts for Machines.
• Provide technical training to Technicians.
• Light administration duties for the lines e.g. overtime, spare parts cost etc. in conjunction with the Lead Technician
• Monitoring utilisation and yields.
• Participate in NPI activities for the area.
• Work in conjunction with other departments / personnel on process improvements to achieve PPM goals.
• To ensure that the internal Quality policy is follow-up in the above area.
• To ensure safe working practices per company policy.
• To ensure compliance to QS 9000, VDA 6.1, ISO 14000.
• Proactively demonstrate your responsibility for health, safety and environmental (EHS) issues among your team, as well as their well-being, ensuring your team also accepts their individual responsibility for such matters.
• Adherence to environmental procedure and reaching Company environmental targets essential.
• The above list of responsibilities while comprehensive are not intended to be exhaustive and are subject to change in response to changes in current or future business needs, including additional responsibilities, which will be discuss and agreed with you as necessary.

Qualifications:

Cert/Diploma in Engineering (NFQ Level 6 or 7)_ Electronic/Mechatronics.

Knowledge and Skills:

•       Technical knowledge
•       Good computer knowledge experience
•       Knowledge of SAP system desirable
•       Product / Process knowledge of the equipment
•       Ability to work as part of a team and individually
•       Well motivated individual
•       Leadership Skills
•       Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility
•       Very good communication skills

Benefits:

Attractive Pay

Compressed working week (3x12hr shifts per week)

Sponsored Training and Development Programmes

Free Parking

Subsidised Canteen

EV Charging Facility