Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead (Repack)
Johnson & Johnson
- Location
- Limerick, Ireland
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About this role
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Limerick, Ireland Job Description: About Vision Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the paediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent for the Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead (METL) role to be in Limerick, Ireland Purpose: The Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead (METL) supports Operations Management in the production of contact lenses in the Value Stream. Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations Line management, the role will have direct responsibility for managing key areas of the Operations Services Value Stream to support the production of a range of Medical Devices to fulfil global planning schedules, within determined quality and safety standards. As an METL, you will: Support the Production Unit in close cooperation with Quality and Engineering, to manufacture Medical Devices according to global planning requirements. Lead the Repack team to meet global planning requirements Ensure all Safety and Quality Standards are upheld top the highest possible standard. Lead Inspections department for compliance and output Lead year on year efficiency improvement and activity reduction. Build and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on quality, cost reduction, process development and supply. Lead & mentor supervisory and operations personnel and developing people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current role. Lead specific projects for the Production Unit and across the full Operations function where relevant. Report on achievement of key performance metrics. Support all functions in the effective transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing processes. Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained at all times across the Value Stream - always looking for opportunities to improve the standard. Qualification/Requirements: A QQI Level 7 and above in Management or Technical qualification or related discipline is desirable Experience in a similar supervisory role Ability to demonstrate standards of leadership – Managing Complexity, Innovations, Customer Focus Technical or people/team management qualification Project Management Skills / Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes/Six Sigma is desirable Good Influencing Skills at all levels (supervisor/direct