Group Lead - Days/ Nights/ Weekends

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Galway, Connacht, Ireland Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.  

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards.  We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.


What You Can Expect

Ais and assist the Production Supervisor in establishing and maintaining a productive and efficient departmental operation through leadership-based functions. Must be able to cover for Supervisor during absence in driving production performance to plan and ensuring all Quality, GMP and Safety requirements are adhered to. 

How You'll Create Impact

  • Inventory management 
  • Liaison between supply chain and operations 
  • Working to expediting slow move batches. MSP and OTIF 
  • Oversees training and training matrix of shift 
  • Supervisor cover 
  • Support shift attaining target on all key metrics through the 1st Tier Production System 
  • Strong verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees including production employees, management, and technical professionals 
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts and objectives and ability to lead Kaizen's and Lean initiatives on shift. 
  • Proven Leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to be a role model for desired Zimmer behaviors. 
  • Ability to lead and train people 

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Demonstrated history of taking initiative, meeting commitments and assisting in the creation of new tools or solutions to achieve business results. 
  • Previous experience leading a team. 
  • Previous experience in a lean manufacturing environment. 
  • Green Belt. 

Your Background

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills 
  • Experience working to tight deadlines and achieving results through own and guiding other people's efforts. 

Travel Expectations


EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

About this role

Summary

Lead production team, ensure quality, safety, and lean initiatives in manufacturing.

Job title

Group Lead - Days/ Nights/ Weekends

Experience level

previous leadership experience in manufacturing

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Galway, Ireland; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipcommunicationlean manufacturing

Preferred skills

Green Belt

Specializations

inventory managementlean manufacturingleadershiptraining
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Galway, Ireland

Work arrangement unknown City