Role: Engineering Manufacturing Manager This is a permanent on-site position in Kerry Your new company Here at Hays we have a great opportunity for a full-time Engineering Manufacturing Manager to work with a contract manufacturer for nutritional pharmaceutical products. The client is based in West Kerry and has been in operation for over 30 years with a respected and loyal client-base along with established market access for their products globally. Your new role Oversee GMP compliance in both the manufacturing and maintenance areas of the facility Provide support to both maintenance and production personnel (Production Manager/Site Engineer) relating to SOP's (review, update and generation), GMP/Regulatory compliance, H&S compliance etc. Ensure a maintenance program is appropriate for reliable operation of equipment. Assist with any equipment breakdowns Assist with selection and implementation of new equipment, methods & techniques. Follow up on issues identified by the equipment owner or via the maintenance Preventative Maintenance program. Participate, raise, investigate & complete Deviations, Change Controls and TR's. Ensure the local maintenance procedures are in line with best practices Identify & support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the Maintenance program in the short & medium term to maintain a reliable plant. Raise PO's for approval for any recommended capital equipment items that are considered necessary Review stores & inventory levels of critical equipment. Carry out internal audits and periodic reviews of GMP activities to ensure compliance. Assist QA/QC/QP with quality improvements and investigation of customer complaints Participate in Customer and Regulatory Audits Monitor energy usage and identify any possible opportunities to minimise the same. In association with a plant engineer, organise external contractors to ensure calibrations, new equipment qualifications etc. are all completed as required. Identify staff training needs By conducting walk-throughs and in conjunction with the Site Engineer and Production Manager, they ensure an acceptable level of housekeeping exists in both manufacturing and maintenance areas. Oversee H&S in association with an external service provider Required: Experience in overseeing GMP compliance in both manufacturing and maintenance Relevant degree and background What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Benefits: Salary and benefits