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Senior manager, facilities and maintenance engineering (senior leadership)

Waterford
West Pharmaceutical Services
Engineering
Posted: 1 October
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Senior Manager, Facilities and Maintenance Engineering (Senior Leadership)Senior Manager, Eng., Facilities and Main will lead and develop a function which supports the needs of operations and other key functions, delivering a best-in-class, cost effective service to the site. Responsible for implementing the plant’s overall preventive and predictive maintenance programs for both equipment and facilities, while maximizing operational uptime and fostering a continuous improvement culture.ResponsibilitiesLead Engineering function for the site and manage the teamDefine and implement comprehensive strategies to reduce costs, mitigate risk, improve quality, shorten downtimes and reduce unplanned interventionsLead and develop the Maintenance and Facilities teams (set objectives, guide and engage the team, train, define development activities, follow-up, provide feedback, prepare appraisal and manage performance and delivery)Ensure that maintenance activities are carried out safely, according to company procedures and using relevant permitting systemsProvide plant maintenance services to support operations and manufacturing and deliver service and performance in line with company targets and standardsLead and direct maintenance personnel to manage plant and equipment maintenance for reactive and planned works. Deliver preventative maintenance schedule to improve technical availability of assets in line with company targetsBuild an agile team to maximize operational equipment uptime, develop people and training, implement new technologies and apply best practice in maintenance methods and systemsInspect and evaluate physical plant and related equipment to manage asset life cycle in support of operationsCoordinate with outside contractors to perform service activities, repairs, preventive maintenance on plant and equipmentOversee and direct provision of maintenance supplies and plant spare partsLead and foster an environment of continuous improvement for initiatives/projects in Maintenance and Facilities processes, supporting lean, efficiency, cost reduction, quality, and service level improvementsManage the team’s performance, conduct 1:1s, support recruitment, training and development plans, addressing issues in a timely mannerIdentify and execute training requirements for the teamMaintain a positive employee relations atmosphere and encourage knowledge sharingMonitor workload and manage resources to support company targetsEnsure work and equipment compliance with regulatory and statutory directives, standards and guidance; maintain relevant permits, registrations and calibrationsApply global Engineering standards and processesAdditional ResponsibilitiesLead development of maintenance strategies and management systems company-wideCoordinate competing priorities with key stakeholders to maximise plant performance and availabilityCommunicate planned and unplanned works with stakeholders promptly, limiting impactPlan and maintain plant and equipment to operate efficiently, delivering on time, on budget and safelyMeet departmental and site KPI targetsParticipate in site leadership decisionsAdhere to ISO9001/15378 quality management standards and customer-focused practicesEnsure site compliance to ISO17665 standardsFollow guiding principles and Code of ConductComply with local Environmental, Health and Safety regulationsAdhere to all local site policies and corporate policiesOther duties as assignedEducationMaster’s in Engineering Degree or other related Engineering disciplineWork Experience5+ years in a manager or senior manager level role10+ years in maintenance/engineering within manufacturing, preferably rubber, medical device or pharmaceutical operationsPreferred Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesGood knowledge of LEAN and Six Sigma manufacturing principlesExperience with continuous improvement of processes and validations of processes/equipmentcGMP experienceSelf-motivated, results- and solution-orientedAbility to apply modern engineering/maintenance concepts to meet engineering goalsStrong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsGood organizational and management skillsAbility to collaborate with all levels within the organizationProficient in planning to maximise resources and reduce expenditureTravel Requirements10%: Up to 26 business days per yearWest embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManufacturingIndustriesMedical Equipment Manufacturing, Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at West Pharmaceutical Services by 2x
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