Shift Team Lead - Production Operations (IA/AU Nights)
Job Description
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Shift Team Lead will lead the production teams for IA and AU on night shift, to ensure key metrics (KPI's) for Safety, Quality, Delivery & Productivity are achieved. This role works closely with the Supervisor, Production Operations.
This position is part of the Manufacturing Operations team located just outside Tulla in Lismeehan, O'Callaghan's Mills, Co Clare, and will be based fully on-site.
For advertising purposes only, the position is titled Shift Team Lead. If selected, your official and internal job title will be Advanced Coordinator
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead and coordinate night‑shift operations across the IA and AU Value streams, working autonomously within established procedures.
Plan and prioritize work allocation to meet production targets and customer requirements, providing Supervisor cover when required.
Drive performance by managing KPIs through Tier 1 Daily Management and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
Foster a positive, high‑engagement environment within the Fillpack production team, supporting training and development of new employees.
Ensure GMP, quality, and safety standards are consistently met and communicated, including line clearance, audits, and Batch History Record compliance.
Promote and enforce company policies, with a strong focus on health & safety, quality, and operational excellence.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Leaving Certificate or equivalent with 6+ years relevant experience and strong quality systems knowledge.
Ability to work independently, solve problems effectively, and support team objectives in a fast‑paced operational setting.
Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, and proven capability developed through on‑the‑job experience.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Prior experience in a regulated manufacturing environment with understanding of GMP standards, quality systems, and production documentation;
Prior exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) is an advantage.
Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience.
Ability to work independently while supporting team goals.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.