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We are currently recruiting a Shift Manager to join our Team here at Decotek, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath.   As Shift Manager, you will be responsible for directing the company’s operating activities, to manage the resources of the company including employees, equipment, material and processes to ensure that the company meets the deliverables of the company such as Environmental, Health and Safety of employees and visitors,   Principal Accountabilities:   Maintain a clean, safe workplace and ensure zero lost time accidents. Lead, motivate and develop Cell Leaders, General Operators and other support teams in communication, team development, career development, motivation and skills. Drives and meets the Key Performance Indicators of the production shift. Ensure the timely issuing of internal reports which are used to determine the production area performance. Ensure Cell Leaders and General Operators are trained in manufacturing procedures and training matrix is kept up to date Maintain good employee morale and discipline, and manage all disciplinary issues in line with HR policies and procedures. Ensure that Operational activities always meet and exceed Customer expectations Plan, direct, and implement the manufacturing processes, quality and production improvements in compliance with company goals, objectives. Organise and direct workflow for satisfying production requirement in a cost-efficient lean structure. Mentor and Coach direct reports to reach company targets and objectives. Use hands-on approach to managing the team, leading problem-solving activities. Ensure that each area and all employees are compliant with all Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and all regulations relating to the company’s EPA licence   EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND WORK RELATED SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB High-level leadership and decision-making skills. Demonstrates an Environmental, Health and Safety ethos. Excellent organizational development and management skills, including process design. Demonstrated capability to execute strategy in complex, shifting environments Demonstrated capability to operate with cultural sensitivity in international environments Ability to communicate and interact with all levels within the company with excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. 10 plus years’ experience within a manufacturing environment with at least 5 years’ experience in a comparable position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Ability to travel as required (estimated up to 30% time) Excellent coaching, mentoring and team development skills. To apply for this position, please click on the red "Apply Now" button below

Summary of the Role:   As a Graduate Quality Engineer, you will work within a project team reporting directly to the Quality Manager and you will be responsible for maintaining and setting quality standards and procedures for current production and New Product Introduction.      Principal Accountabilities   As a Graduate Quality Engineer, your key responsibilities will be:   Maintaining and supporting Product Quality to meet agreed project requirements. Maintaining and supporting agreed internal and external standards. Maintaining of internal and external Quality documentation. Maintaining Customer specific requirements. Maintaining and supporting project APQP documentations. Ensure that the KPI targets for the company are achieved Communication of customer issues to the production team and ensuring response to customers is done in a timely manner. Travel to customer sites to fix issues and develop customer relations. Development of internal and external product and process control equipment. Responsible for customer submissions, Run at Rates and PPAPs. Maintaining product performance data for reporting. Provide quality support to Production as required. Compliance and development of procedures related to IATF16949 or other such standards as may be adopted by DECOTEK. All responsibilities should be undertaken in the spirit of continuous improvement, striving for excellence and adoption of Best Practice. Development and protection of DECOTEK intellectual property and know how.   General activities May revise or coordinate the revision of standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with standards. Liaise with other sites to maximise efficiency through co-operation, sharing of know- how and expertise. Perform any other duties as assigned.   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required   Third level Qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or other relevant discipline. Ability to support and resolve Product Quality issues and drive timely and effective Corrective Actions. Previous experience in the Automotive industry is an advantage. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Results orientated. Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines. Fluency in German is desirable.   To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button below attaching a relevant cv.  

Company Profile:   DECOTEK Automotive is based in the Irish midlands employing people in a highly skilled manufacturing environment. We design, develop and manufacture exterior trim components for the global automotive industry customers. Summary of the Role: The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing with all process, product related engineering for maximizing efficiencies throughout the plant.   Principal Accountabilities   Support manufacturing in the resolution of manufacturing issues and provide manufacturing with tools and engineering support to implement new products into production and in the resolution of manufacturing issues. Support and Lead process functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques. Establish resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal company standards. Support the Analysis of various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Perform Design of Experiment (DOE) analysis to determine optimum operating parameters to achieve the most efficient cell. Ensure company KPI’s are achieved. Ensure ISO/TS16949 is implemented and maintained in the manufacturing area.   Project Team Related responsibilities:   Adherence of the project teams to Engineering Change control Adherence of the Project to Internal Gate timing Adherence of the Project teams to Customer Timing and Commitments Adherence of the Project teams to Project Budgets Adherence of the Project teams departmental Procedures Maintenance of customer Portals and representation at customer locations as requested by Management   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required Third level Qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or other relevant discipline. Previous experience in a similar role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Results orientated. Ability to work well under pressure and manage to deadlines.  To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button below attaching a relevant cv.

  Company Profile: DECOTEK Automotive is based in the Irish midlands employing people in a highly skilled manufacturing environment. We design, develop and manufacture exterior trim components for the global automotive industry customers. Summary of the Role:   As a Graduate Automation Technician your primary role will be to provide support to the production by trouble-shooting issues effectively; and by driving operating activities to maximize machine efficiencies and output. You will coordinate changeovers and perform preventative and routine maintenance programs.   You will report directly to the Production Management team ____________________________________________________________________________ Principal Accountabilities   As a Graduate Maintenance Technician your key responsibilities will be:   Support the Delivery of high-quality maintenance service to production Responding immediately to machinery breakdowns Carry out tool changes in line with production schedules The Graduate technician must ensure that maintenance works efficiently, effectively, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy On a day to day basis, the Graduate Maintenance Technician will be responsible for supporting the execution, monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups Responsible for carrying out planned work. Supporting Ongoing improvements to the machinery’s performance Updating the safety systems replacing faulty parts Supporting the Development of Robot programs for new products and improve existing programs Support the Creation of development and modify PLC programs Sourcing and ordering spare and replacement machine parts both mechanical and electrical   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required Third level Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering Mechatronics/ Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Manufacturing Technician. Experienced in fault finding and problem- solving PLC Programming, Omron, Siemens and Mitsubishi ABB and Kuka Robot programming Good knowledge of automated controls and controls systems Familiar with machine safety Pneumatic and hydraulic experience Able to work safely within a team Good communication skills  To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button below attaching a relevant cv.

  Computerized Maintenance Management System Coordinator Summary of the Role:   As Computerized Maintenance Management System Coordinator your primary role will be to provide support to production by scheduling maintenance activities through the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) and by driving operating activities to maximize machine efficiencies and output.   This is a full-time role based onsite in Collinstown, Co. Westmeath. You will report directly to the Maintenance Manager   Principal Accountabilities As Maintenance Coordinator your key responsibilities will be:   Delivering a high-quality maintenance service to production Ensure that planned maintenance activities are captured in the CMMS. Generate reports as required through CMMS The maintenance coordinator must ensure that maintenance works efficiently, effectively, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy On a day to day basis, the Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for the monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups. Responsible for planning breakdown work. Identify trends in breakdowns and work with maintenance and engineering to develop resolution of machine/tooling problems Manage and maintain spare part inventory ensuring adequate spare parts for critical equipment and tooling. Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, plan in missed maintenance activities Manage the Technical files (soft and hard copies) for all plant and equipment covering all electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, controls and software elements Manage all data relating to plant and equipment uptime and generate daily graphs showing performance to target Sourcing and ordering spare and replacement machine parts both mechanical and electrical Complete other tasks as business requires   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required Possess mechanical maintenance experience and/or qualifications Experience in a similar role is desirable Experienced in fault finding and problem- solving Experience of data input Familiar with machine safety Experience of using Microsoft packages desirable Able to work safely within a team Good communication skills

DECOTEK Automotive is based in the Irish midlands employing people in a highly skilled manufacturing environment. We design, develop and manufacture exterior trim components for the global automotive industry customers. We pride ourselves on directly supplying original parts to some of the top global automotive manufacturers. We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Fitter to join our team here at Collinstown, Co. Westmeath. Principal Accountabilities   As Apprentice Fitter, your key responsibilities will be:   Developing competence in the maintenance and repair of all mechanical aspects of the plant and ancillary equipment within the depot Assembling / dismantling / checking / repairing and modifying mechanical assemblies and equipment, to ensure compliance with the relevant standards Specifications Attendance at any additional training in other disciplines to further develop and complement a full skill set required for the role and maintain PPE at all times Complete and update Job Cards for all work tasks. Use and maintain workshop tooling in accordance to working specifications and conditions. Maintain an accurate time-keeping record relating to work tasks; monitor and record the use of workplace consumables Efficiency Working effectively within the team to include Excellent Time keeping Processing Departmental work instructions for your allocated tasks Adjusting work procedures to meet dept demands as dictated by production schedules and workflow. Adhering to company policies and safety regulations and risk assessments Recommending improvements to quality of service and efficiency Continuously improve dept operations Conferring with your team leader to coordinate activities. Ensure the highest standards of quality control are achieved within the dept department. Report any near misses and close out where possible Service and maintaining ALL equipment in line with manufacturers guidelines/Specifications SLA Maintain the agreed turnaround time on all equipment   Experience, Training and Skills Required   Highly practical & a great problem solver An enthusiastic learner who is looking to grow and develop over the apprenticeship Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings. Apprentices must have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent.

DECOTEK Automotive is based in the Irish midlands employing people in a highly skilled manufacturing environment. We design, develop and manufacture exterior trim components for the global automotive industry customers. We pride ourselves on directly supplying original parts to some of the top global automotive manufacturers. We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Toolmaker to join our team here at Collinstown, Co. Westmeath.   Principal Accountabilities   As Apprentice Toolmaker, your key responsibilities will be: Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements. Accurately maintain own training record as per schedule. Follow the directions of assigned trainer / mentor. Work on CNC mills, lathes, drills, grinders and spark eroders to tight tolerances. Fit together all moulds, jigs and fixtures for production. Draw simple 2D drawings. Work out cutters and tool paths on CAM software for the manufacture of die’s etc. Repair and fault finding on press tools and Special Purpose Equipment. Maintain toolroom equipment to the highest standards.   Experience, Training and Skills Required   Apprentices must have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Team player, works well with colleagues. Show good initiative and be a self-starter. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Proficient IT Skills. Good attention to detail and strong ability to learn new techniques, systems and technologies. Knowledgeable in jig, fixture and tool design and machining processes. Knowledgeable of cutting data for variety of materials. CAD/CAM ability preferred.

Introduction Mullingar Chamber  is a business organisation representing almost 200 businesses, large and small from all commercial sectors in Mullingar. Our vision is to Stimulate Economic Development making our community a better please to live and work. The Chamber consists of a team of professional staff and volunteers, whose mission is to enhance the current business climate in Mullingar by moulding a better community, creating more employment, promoting Mullingar and its districts as a prominent place to do business, an advantageous location for industry and a rewarding tourist destination. We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead and develop our vision and mission statements into a strategic set of goals and plan for the future.   Overview of Duties and Responsibilities The CEO will have overall functional responsibility for all aspects of the business including but not limited to: Strategic Management, Marketing and Events Management, Financial Management and Financial Control, Human Resources and Organisation Development, Public Relations and Communications and Overseeing key chamber projects and initiatives. Reporting to the Board of the Chamber, the duties of the CEO will include the following: Provide leadership and direction to deliver on the strategy for the benefit of the Mullingar business community as agreed with the Board. Lobby and represent the Chamber and its members in its dealings with key stakeholders including government departments, state and EU agencies, regulatory bodies, politicians and private organisations. Develop Membership services and the member numbers. Report to the Board in an efficient and effective manner on the key performance issues relating to the Chamber. Administer the affairs of the Chamber in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Chamber. Play a lead role in representing the Chamber and its members through strong media interaction and personal professional profile. Optimise the existing sources of funding and providing leadership and innovation to attract new sources. Represent the Chamber on various Boards at the behest of the President. Profile The ideal candidate would have the following qualification and competencies: Preferably educated to Degree or Masters level in a relevant discipline Senior management experience in a relevant business Strong people and change management experience Excellent communications presentation and media/PR skills A proven leader with excellent strategic abilities General Management experience covering, finance, HR, sales, marketing PR, IT, regulatory compliance. Strong numerical and reporting skills A proven track record of achievement and innovation particularly in a business development mode. Proven track record in networking and building strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders Experience of working for a representative body including dealing with a board. Proficient in the use of social media and media channels To apply for this position please click on the red "Apply Now" button below