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About Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.
Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition, Phibro’s revenues exceed $1 billion and are supported by over 2,300 employees worldwide.
At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We aim to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where individuals feel supported in sharing their creativity and skills to succeed.
If you are interested in working for Phibro and do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions.
Job Description: Maintenance Manager
The Maintenance Manager is an integral part of our Engineering team based in our Ireland - Sligo site.
1. Manage the maintenance team.
2. Plan schedules across various horizons, ensuring vendor-led maintenance is booked and all necessary EHS & PO are in place.
3. Coordinate with Scheduler to plan access to equipment, facilities, and utilities.
4. Coordinate with QC to plan access to lab equipment, facilities, and utilities.
5. Implement a team workload planner for visibility and workload balancing.
6. Ensure all equipment, utilities, and facilities are maintained.
7. Prioritize workload for team and contingent workers to maintain equipment in a validated state supporting production.
8. Manage Work Orders for timely approval and closure, ensuring correct work, documentation, and metrics.
9. Assign primary and secondary maintenance engineers to each eMaint asset.
10. Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all GMP critical assets.
11. Ensure maintenance activities comply with EU GMP, EHS, and other standards.
12. Manage service contracts and vendor performance, ensuring SLAs are met.
13. Manage the team on-call rota, providing cover as required.
14. Ensure timely completion of deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to maintenance.
15. Support regulatory inspections and internal audits; lead investigations and CAPA implementations.
16. Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams for operational continuity and improvements.
17. Prepare and manage budgets and KPIs.
18. Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and uptime.
19. Manage training on SOPs, work instructions, and OJT to ensure compliance.
20. Support the introduction of new equipment or technology.
21. Perform duties in compliance with SOPs, EHS standards, legal requirements, and other guidelines.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical, Functional, and Professional Competencies
* In-depth knowledge of EU GMP regulations, especially Annex 1 & 15.
* Proven experience with CMMS.
* Familiarity with utilities and cleanroom environments.
* Strong technical aptitude.
Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance management, including people management, in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
Desired Education and Experience
* Experience with automation and building management systems.
* Experience supporting sterile/aseptic manufacturing or vaccine production is a strong advantage.
* Six Sigma, Lean, or Reliability Certifications. Project management experience in capital or upgrade projects.
To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's benefits, click here: Phibro Benefits.
Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or other protected characteristics.
Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition
Division: Animal Health & Nutrition
Department: Engineering
Location: Ireland - Sligo
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 Hours)
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