Contract Calibration Planner & Scheduler – GMP/Pharma

Independent Solutions; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Solutions is seeking a Calibration Planner & Scheduler to oversee site-wide calibration and gas detection programs in a regulated pharmaceutical setting. The role emphasizes end-to-end planning, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

You will develop and manage calibration schedules, maintain documentation, and drive improvements in planning and work management processes, with a focus on GMP and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree or Level 7 in Engineering, Instrumentation, Maintenance Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, calibration or engineering support within GMP environment.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent CMMS/EAM system.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and scheduling of calibration and gas detection activities.
• Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual calibration schedules.
• Coordinate calibration activities across manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, warehouse and support areas.
• Create, plan and manage calibration work orders using SAP/CMMS/EAM systems.
• Manage calibration backlog and ensure timely closure of work orders.
• Coordinate external calibration vendors and contractor activities.
• Lead calibration daily meetings and maintain KPI dashboards.
• Support audit readiness and maintain accurate calibration records.
• Identify and drive improvements in planning, scheduling and work management processes.

Skills

Calibration planning

Scheduling

GMP compliance

Data Integrity/ALCOA+

Vendor coordination

Education

Degree or Level 7 qualification in Engineering/related

Tools

SAP

CMMS/EAM systems

ProCal

Job description

Independent Solutions is seeking a Calibration Planner & Scheduler to oversee site-wide calibration and gas detection programs in a regulated pharmaceutical setting. The role emphasizes end-to-end planning, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

You will develop and manage calibration schedules, maintain documentation, and drive improvements in planning and work management processes, with a focus on GMP and data integrity.