Pharma Plant Technologist: Solid Dose & Automation

IRL - 1500 Takeda Ireland Limited; Grange; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cover

Pension scheme

Attractive bonus

Canteen

EV charging parking

Wellness programmes

Job summary

Takeda Ireland Grange Castle is seeking a Plant Technologist to lead manufacturing activities, align with EHS and quality procedures, and operate on-site in Grange Castle, Ireland. The role requires 5+ years in solid oral-dose production and experience with MES/DCS systems, plus lean mindset.

You will participate in process validation, changeovers, and waste management while maintaining rigorous documentation and training records. On-site work with competitive package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• 3rd level technical qualification in science or engineering (advantage).
• 5+ years in Solid Oral Dose production (encapsulation, tableting, dispense & blending, primary packaging).
• 5+ years in automated production systems (MES, DCS).
• 5+ years in a high potency manufacturing facility (advantage).
• Startup experience in pharma production (advantage).
• Experience with lean methodologies (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing operations in compliance with BMR/EBR and SOPs.
• Participate in problem identification, RCA and Agile Projects.
• Contribute to new processes and process validation.
• Ensure facilities operated for optimum efficiency and correct changeovers.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant workplaces; manage waste.
• Support training and cGMP documentation.
• Ensure training completion and record-keeping.

Skills

Excellent teamwork

Planning & prioritisation

Documentation

PC & systems skills

Safety focused

Flexible mindset

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

3rd level technical qualification in science/engineering

Tools

MES

DCS

Job description

Takeda Ireland Grange Castle is seeking a Plant Technologist to lead manufacturing activities, align with EHS and quality procedures, and operate on-site in Grange Castle, Ireland. The role requires 5+ years in solid oral-dose production and experience with MES/DCS systems, plus lean mindset.

You will participate in process validation, changeovers, and waste management while maintaining rigorous documentation and training records. On-site work with competitive package and benefits.