Pharma Engineering Manager: Lead GMP Operations

AbbVie; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the API Engineering team at the Manorhamilton Road site in Sligo. This role oversees safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment, with emphasis on solvent handling and complex process systems.

You will coach and develop staff, drive continuous improvement projects, manage budgets and contribute to audits and safety standards across the site.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least two years in an engineering supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop people.
• Experience with solvent handling, chemical processing, hazardous materials or complex process systems is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Establish departmental goals, schedules and activity plans in partnership with the Operations Engineering Manager.
• Lead, support and develop the API Engineering team, creating an inclusive environment where people can perform at their best.
• Support the development, maintenance and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure equipment performance meets applicable legal, divisional, corporate, quality and safety standards.
• Develop and implement CAPA plans with clear actions, owners and timelines.
• Lead investigations and equipment-monitoring activities to improve manufacturing performance, reduce downtime and maximise plant output and yield.
• Drive equipment and process upgrades within a continuous improvement environment.
• Develop monthly engineering metrics and provide timely management reports.
• Manage engineering budgets and prepare capital expenditure requests as required.
• Support successful internal, external, divisional and corporate audits.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with site and company safety standards.
• Manage internal and external engineering and plant projects.
• Build effective working relationships with external contractors and service providers.
• Attend relevant meetings, communicate progress clearly and drive actions through to completion.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve technical issues and deliver sustainable improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Cross-functional

Regulatory compliance

CAPA planning

Project management

Budget management

Safety standards

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Chemical Engineering

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the API Engineering team at the Manorhamilton Road site in Sligo. This role oversees safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment, with emphasis on solvent handling and complex process systems.

You will coach and develop staff, drive continuous improvement projects, manage budgets and contribute to audits and safety standards across the site.