Calibration Planner

PE Global; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global currently recruits a Calibration Planner & Scheduler for a leading multinational Biotech client based in Carlow, Ireland. The role is an 11-month contract onsite initially with a hybrid option 1 day per week after the first 3 months.

You will own end-to-end calibration planning, scheduling, and execution across manufacturing, laboratories and utilities. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and 3+ years in GMP environments, with hands-on SAP/CMMS experience and calibration

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Level 7 qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years planning, scheduling, maintenance or calibration in GMP environments.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent CMMS/EAM system.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/regulatory manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with calibration management systems (e.g., ProCal).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and scheduling for site calibration and gas detection activities.
• Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual calibration schedules.
• Coordinate calibration activities across multiple functions and sites.
• Create, plan, release, and manage calibration work orders within SAP and maintenance systems.
• Drive backlog reduction and timely closure of work orders.
• Lead calibration daily meetings and maintain KPI dashboards.
• Coordinate external calibration vendors and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Calibration planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree or Level 7 in Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS/EAM

ProCal

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Calibration Planner & Scheduler for a leading multi-national Biotech client based in Carlow.

This is an initial 11-month contract position onsite initially, option for hybrid 1 day post first 3 months, standard working hours

ROLE:

• Own the end-to-end planning and scheduling process for site calibration and gas detection activities.
• Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual calibration schedules.
• Coordinate calibration activities across manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, warehouse, and support functions.
• Create, plan, release, and manage calibration work orders within SAP and associated maintenance systems.
• Manage calibration backlog and drive timely closure of work orders.
• Coordinate site-wide calibration programs for instrumentation and gas detection systems.
• Lead the calibration daily meetings and maintain calibration KPI dashboards.
• Manage scheduling and coordination of external calibration vendors.
• Support audit readiness through maintenance of accurate records and planning documentation.
• Lifecycle management of Instruments.
• Drive improvements in planning, scheduling, and work management processes.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for calibration planning performance.
• Influence and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive a culture of compliance, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Comply with Global Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.
• Maintain inspection readiness and support regulatory inspections.
• Adhere to Data Integrity and ALCOA+ principles.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or Level 7 qualification in Engineering, Instrumentation, Maintenance Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in planning, scheduling, maintenance, calibration, or engineering support within a GMP environment.
• Experience using SAP or equivalent CMMS/EAM system.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience with ProCal or equivalent calibration management system.
• Knowledge of GMP, Data Integrity and regulatory inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation and Calibration Practices.
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Calibration Program Management
• SAP / CMMS Work Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication and Collaboration

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***