Operations Engineer

MSD Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Ireland is seeking an Operations Engineer to manage materials delivery and equipment readiness on the Pharm Ops shop floor. You will drive data integrity and support production planning.

You will lead small improvement projects using Lean tools, back the 12-week sprint initiatives, and advance digitisation with Power BI, Spotfire and O365. GMP compliance experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hold a Third Level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Science OR have relevant Manufacturing Formulation experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification is an advantage.
• Experience with digital tooling (Power BI, Spotfire, O365) is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Materials management – plan delivery of required materials to shopfloor to meet production schedule.
• Equipment management – support day-to-day production activity and minimise downtime.
• Data Integrity lead for Operations.
• Lead small improvement projects using Lean tools to deliver IPT targets.
• Support 12-week sprint initiatives in constraint modules.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Data Integrity

Lean Manufacturing

Production Scheduling

Project Management

Change Management

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Third Level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Science

Tools

Power BI

Spotfire

O365 tools

SAP/MES

Job description

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for an Operations Engineer

What You Will Do

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

• 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

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• 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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