Calibration Planner & Scheduler

Life Science Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical organization in Carlow to recruit a Calibration Planning Specialist. The role focuses on end-to-end planning and scheduling of calibration and gas detection activities across manufacturing and support areas.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering/Instrumentation and at least 3 years in GMP environments, with hands-on SAP/CMMS experience and a track record in process improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end planning and scheduling process for calibration and gas detection activities.
• Develop and maintain calibration schedules weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Coordinate calibration activities across manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, warehouse and support functions.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

GMP compliance

Maintenance coordination

Education

Engineering or instrumentation degree

Tools

SAP CMMS/EAM

Job description

We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Pharmaceutical organization based in Carlow. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.

The role is responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordination, and performance management of calibration activities across all manufacturing, utility, laboratory, warehouse, and support areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or regulated manufacturing industries.