Facilities Engineer Role
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, is dedicated to protecting and enhancing sight for millions worldwide. Our mission is simple: helping you see better, live better.
With over 170 years of history and a comprehensive portfolio of products serving customers' eye health needs, we're built on trust and loyalty. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint with approximately 13,000 employees in around 100 countries.
This position is based in Waterford, Ireland, on a 4-cycle shift pattern.
Responsibilities:
* Implement predictive maintenance programmes (CBM & Planned Maintenance)
* Monitor and drive improvements in the effectiveness of all maintenance activities
* Develop training plans and set goals for technicians
* Lead daily Tier 1.5 meeting and prioritise resources to maximise lens output while maintaining quality and safety compliance
* Own, monitor, report on and implement improvements to increase equipment OEE
* Provide details of OEE detractors and collaborate with Engineering on improvement plans
* Participate in the recruitment of staff as required
* Work with Procurement and Logistics groups on the control of equipment spares
* Work with Engineering to develop a preventive maintenance system
* Complete Quality and Safety CAPA activities
Requirements:
* Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other relevant technical equivalent
* Experience: 5+ years of experience in engineering / maintenance roles in high-volume industries with significant automation
* 3+ years supervisory experience
* Extensive hands-on experience of preventive / reactive maintenance and technician supervision / interaction
* Knowledge of medical device and/or pharmaceutical production preferred (c GMP / FDA regulated environment)
* Self-directed with excellent communication skills
* Demonstrates effective communication of technical issues and their corrective and preventive actions
* Sets the standard of a right first time approach to maintenance and repair activities
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with a strong background in engineering and maintenance. They will be able to work effectively in a team and lead by example.