Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Morgan McKinley; Munster; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor for a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Tipperary. The role focuses on daily operation, maintenance and reliability of site facilities and utilities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing.

You will work with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and external contractors to drive continuous improvement, manage CMMS records (Maximo) and support commissioning, validation and CAPEX projects while upholding cGMP, GDP and

Formación

• A degree, diploma or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating preventive maintenance programmes, equipment repairs and contractor activities.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building services, industrial utilities and facilities infrastructure.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee operation, maintenance and performance of site infrastructure and critical utility systems to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate planned preventive maintenance, breakdown response and equipment servicing to minimise downtime.
• Supervise external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Ensure facilities and utility systems operate in accordance with cGMP, GDP, EHS requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support facility and utility qualification activities, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ, ensuring documentation is maintained.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency and maintenance performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation, using CMMS where applicable.
• Assist with facilities upgrades, equipment installations and capital projects, coordinating contractors and commissioning activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Work with Engineering, Production, Quality and Validation teams to resolve technical issues and support uninterrupted operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and provide technical guidance to site personnel and contractors.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Educación

Technical qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Herramientas

Maximo CMMS

Descripción del empleo

Facilities Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Tipperary. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional with experience in facilities management, engineering maintenance and utilities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance and reliability of site facilities and utility systems, ensuring that all equipment and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with cGMP and relevant regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, Production and external contractors, the Facilities Supervisor will play a key role in maintaining site reliability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the facility remains compliant and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities & Utilities Management: Oversee the operation, maintenance and performance of site infrastructure, building services and critical utility systems to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response and equipment servicing to minimise downtime and maintain system reliability.
• Contractor Management: Supervise external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
• GMP & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure facilities and utility systems operate in accordance with cGMP, GDP, EHS requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Validation & Qualification: Support facility and utility qualification activities, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ, ensuring appropriate documentation is completed and maintained.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, maintenance performance and operational effectiveness.
• Documentation & Systems: Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, SOPs and compliance records, utilising CMMS platforms such as Maximo where applicable.
• Project Support: Assist with facilities upgrades, equipment installations, capital projects and infrastructure improvements, coordinating contractors and supporting commissioning activities.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety procedures and relevant statutory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Validation teams to resolve technical issues and support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate maintenance activities and provide technical guidance to site personnel and contractors, ensuring priorities are managed effectively.

Requirements

• A degree, diploma or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• At least 3-5 years' relevant experience in facilities, utilities or engineering maintenance, ideally within pharmaceutical, medical device or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building services, industrial utilities and facilities infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating preventive maintenance programmes, equipment repairs and contractor activities.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and the importance of maintaining a compliant manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification and validation processes, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Experience with maintenance management systems or CMMS platforms; knowledge of Maximo would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures, risk assessments and contractor management.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple technical and operational teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and critical utility systems.
• Exposure to HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, steam, water systems and other industrial utilities.
• Experience supporting CAPEX projects, equipment upgrades and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with change control, deviations, CAPA and audit preparation in a regulated environment.
• Experience monitoring maintenance KPIs, reliability metrics and energy consumption.
• Previous supervisory experience within a facilities, maintenance or engineering function.