Operations Engineer

MSD; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Ireland is seeking an Operations Engineer to optimise materials flow, equipment availability, and data integrity across Pharm Ops campaigns. You will ensure on-time material transfer, support production scheduling, and drive continuous improvements with Lean tools.

You will also lead digital initiatives using Power BI and O365, maintain GMP compliance, and collaborate across functions to deliver production readiness and scheduling efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hold a third-level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is advantageous.
• Interest/experience in digital tools (Power BI, Spotfire, O365) is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP/MES is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Material management: plan delivery of materials to shopfloor to meet production schedules.
• Equipment management: support daily production and minimize downtime.
• Lead small improvement projects to meet IPT targets using Lean tools.
• Support Pharma Ops model areas and 12-week sprint initiatives.
• Act as Operations Digital Visual Factory lead: promote paperless operations and digitisation.
• Manage standard work boards and assist in deviations and GMP activities.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Data integrity

Project management

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor Equivalent in Manufacturing/Engineering/Science

Tools

Power BI

Spotfire

Office 365

SAP/MES

Job description

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for an Operations Engineer.

What You Will Do

• Materials management – planning delivery of required materials to shopfloor for all Pharm Ops production campaigns, transfer request of materials on time to meet the production schedule. Escalation of any material issues pre-campaign as part of the production planning.
• Equipment management - Supports day to day production activity on the shopfloor to ensure equipment available for campaigns, downtime minimised, and production schedule realised.
• Data Integrity lead for Operations
• Leads small improvement projects in production to deliver IPT targets using appropriate Lean tools including the implementation of turnaround improvements, reduction of process variability, and waste elimination
• Provide support for Pharm Ops Model Areas including 12-week sprint initiatives in constraint modules.
• Operations Digital Visual Factory lead – focus on paperless operations and utilisation of Power BI, Spotfire, O365 tools, e-logs, eshopfloor to support digitisation
• Management of standard work boards; update and creation where required
• Commercialisation support - operationalisation of clinical and development campaigns and planning and supporting execution of any non-standard activities
• Author Operations related Deviations. Provide Operational expertise on other ancillary deviations
• GMP compliance – completion of factory walkdowns and closure of observations

What Skills You Will Need

• Hold a Third Level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Science discipline OR, Relevant Manufacturing Formulation experience
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate and influence across functions
• Lean Six Sigma Certification an advantage
• Interest and experience in Digital tools an advantage (Power BI, Spotfire, O365 tools, eshopfloor etc)
• SAP/MES knowledge/experience
• Project management (not essential)
• Deviation management (not essential)

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, BuildMaster, Change Management, Data Integrity, Debottlenecking, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Management, Equipment Set Up, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Influencing Skills, Lean Manufacturing, Machinery Operation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Support, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, Product Delivery, Production Optimization, Production Planning, Production Readiness, Production Scheduling, Project Closing, Project Management {+ 9 more}

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

No

Job Posting End Date

09/29/2026

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Requisition ID

R416894