Maintenance Supervisor

Allergan; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Cork. The successful candidate will manage the Maintenance Department, ensuring compliance with GMP guidelines and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities include staff organization, training, and overseeing maintenance activities to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize staff within the department and oversee timekeeping.
• Ensure maintenance technicians are adequately trained and equipped.
• Manage work requests and control reporting.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Craft qualification in electrical or mechanical trades

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

We are recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in Cork. This position reports to the Operations Engineering Manager. The Maintenance Supervisor manages day-to-day Maintenance Department activities on site to ensure that all products are manufactured to GMP guidelines. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement and maintenance excellence through our MEP (Maintenance Excellence Programme). They will also ensure that the Equipment P.M. & Calibration schedule, stores stocks, and spare parts list are maintained and up to date.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Organize staff within the department, including holiday cover and TMS review, and oversee timekeeping and holiday requests.
• Ensure maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated to perform maintenance safely, timely, and cost-effectively.
• Maintain training, safety awareness, attendance records, and ensure technicians are trained on the latest operating procedures.
• Responsible for all facility and utility maintenance and upkeep.
• Organize, control, and report on Preventative Maintenance / Calibration activities.
• Manage work requests, control, and reporting.
• Assist in preparing departmental budgets.
• Establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, time, and maintenance history.
• Maintain calibration systems and ensure compliance, including managing discrepancies, KPIs, and SOPs related to calibrations.
• Lead department audits.
• Supervise Reliability Engineering activities, including reporting and data analysis to improve equipment availability and reduce downtime.
• Identify and solve problems promptly and seek opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance costs, PM compliance, and schedule adherence.
• Participate in Change Control committees for equipment modifications.
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions, assessing competency, knowledge, and contribution.
• Ensure all statutory inspections related to maintenance are completed.
• Enforce safety programs within the maintenance department, reviewing safety records to uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Craft qualification in electrical or mechanical trades.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar environment.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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