Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor

An exciting new vacancy for a Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor is now open in our client's site in Blarney Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know youve got big plans so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich peoples lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. The Role The Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating all technical and maintenance activities in support of production in a safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner, assuring capacity and achieving plant performance metrics. Duties Include : Lead Technical Team with a key focus on timely completion of PMs, Calibrations (on or before due date on SAP) and Equipment Downtime Resolution. Responsible for the development and tracking of the departments KPIs in order to measure equipment and maintenance performance i.e. MTBF, MTTR, OEEs, schedule attainment, labour utilisation, work order backlog, PM / calibration completion rates, spare usage and costs control. Responsible for all maintenance information including specifications, drawings, manuals and SOPs are up to date and located in shared folders for access and retrieval by colleagues. Follow the appropriate SAP Next procedures. Use defined maintenance data generated allied to equipment and business understanding of site needs and impact (e.g. knock-on effects of poor equipment reliability) to justify capital expenditure. Plan, organise, direct and control maintenance project activities to meet defined site objectives and to provide technical support to the maintenance group by taking the lead on issues. Develop scientific risk-based approach to identifying key critical spares for plant and equipment and ensure that critical spares are in stock or are always readily available. Ensure that an effective program is then maintained. Placement of Purchase Orders for equipment and spares is within the job role as is other administration work required to carry out your functional work. Setup of SLAs as appropriate. Timely resolution of Unplanned Works and recording of resolution, resource hours, costs via SAP Work Order. Work with the Planner (where applicable) to setup Optimised PM and Calibration Frequencies. Present technical data and lead tours of internal and external audit groups and customer visits Manage on site contractors under area of responsibility including the preparation of all required work permits and the review of risk assessments and method statement for the required tasks or work. Ensure that comprehensive maintenance documentation exists for each equipment item & that it is filed in an organised & legible manner in the designated shared folders. Ensure strict compliance of GMP and SOP procedures during the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and electronic plant and systems associated with producing the finished products. Lead shutdown activities including planning, execution and lessons learnt. Travel as appropriate to support project FATs, development work or training as needed. Reporting of equipment and process performance utilising OEE tools to identify and address efficiently losses i.e. Availability x Performance x Quality. Formal Setup of Equipment associated Spares, PMs and Calibrations in SAP. Manage the department discretionary spend and capital budgets on a monthly and quarterly basis and avoid overspends. Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives identified through on-going assessment of equipment issues and reliability (based on gathered data and statistical analysis). Who You Are Minimum 8+ years experience in an Engineering / Maintenance Leadership role, preferably within the Life Science, Medical Device and / or Pharmaceutical Industry. Engineering Degree (Minimum Level 7, Level 8 an advantage) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or recognised equivalent. Experience or Qualification in Reliability Engineering an advantage. Trades Qualified an advantage. Work Experience High level of energy, positivity and enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others. Demonstrated high performance history, proven ability to execute and get results. Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills Strong project management experience Ability to influence within a matrix organisation with direct and indirect authority. Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organisation. Experience with planning and executing change within a high work paced environment. Keen ability to teach and coach. Preferable experience with SAP Next / PM system. Preferable experience with a Calibration System. Previous experience within an ATEX environment an advantage. Experience with Planned Preventative and Proactive Maintenance approaches. Excellent awareness and experience in relation to Quality and Environmental Health and Safety Skills The ability to work effectively within a team environment. Lead a high performing technical group. Keen to learn & take responsibility. Analytical with experience in Lean Six Sigma Methodologies Familiar with GMP requirements within a regulated industry. Effective verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills. Self-motivated. Strong organisational, time management and planning ability. Computer Literate Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc. Methodical Work Approach. What we offer : We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of our diverse team! #LI-DL2 Skills : Reliability Engineering Maintenance Supervision Preventative Maintenance Benefits : Pension Bonus Laya Healthcare