Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Automation, Senior Specialist at our Biologics commercialisation facility at Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The successful candidate will provide manufacturing execution systems, automation, and technical support to ensure stable, efficient, and robust operations at the site. This role is part of our Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) Team, working across the site Self-Directed Work Teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to achieve our Governance Pillars in EHS, Quality, Value, People and Delivery.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following

Maintain the areas automation systems in an inspection-ready and actively participates in audits as required.Anticipate, solve, or escalate problems as appropriate.Provide timely update of achievements, risks, and challenges.Support escalation plan for routine and out of hours emergencies and response.Work collaboratively on resolving obstacles and building relationships to maintain a highly effective and productive work environment.Investigate events and non-conformances and complete technical reports as appropriate.Monitor and optimise systems performance.Conduct risk assessments and mitigation projects relating to system performance.Collaboratively develop requirements and recommendations for system modifications, upgrades, retrofits, and replacements.Manage manufacturing execution systems projects and maintenance programmes by following a systematic approach in accordance with financial and business requirements.Control, develop and modify all automation system process recipes.Provide appropriate support to ensure all automation system design, commissioning, qualification, and validation is executed per requirements.Manage implementation and cost control of small to medium sized site-specific projects through conception, approval, planning, execution, and validation in all parts of the plant.Develop and implement robust processes to drive an environment of right first time.Utilise Operational Excellence tools and techniques in completing designs, implementing technical solutions, and resolving complex problems.Maintain specifications and standard procedures to align with industry standards.Establish and maintain best-in-class automation systems, process, and methodologies around the management of automation specifications, GEP, reliability and technologies and the integration of a highly automated operating model across the site.Review and approve changes to operating procedures and the change control process relating to the systems.Identify opportunities, design, and implement solutions to enhance the digital and paperless vision for the site.Provide immediate feedback to others at any time to reinforce good safety and improvement behaviours and acts.Know the hazards of the tasks you are performing, actively conduct risk assessments for inclusion into operational SOPs.Challenge yourself before starting any task and identify safety improvements and be an active participant of our site safety standards challenging the status quo. Challenge and identify improvements to the safety and environmental programmes on site.Promote an environment where everyone speaks up for our culture of safety and looks out for one another.Be a visible leader of safety initiatives and stay actively involved in safety forums.Celebrate with use of proactive recognition tools that inspire teams and individuals you collaborate with.Provide coaching for your team members as part of the continuous improvement mindset.Role model the behaviours that creates a culture of dignity and respect.Identify improvement opportunities, perform technical troubleshooting, and successfully implement solutions.Support the implementation of site strategy and business unit strategy by identifying appropriate initiatives for applicable improvements to the value stream. In some instances, support corporate initiatives and projects as required.Lead approved projects and continuous improvement initiatives that are in alignment with the site strategies.Get actively involved in supporting the implementation of the lean management system.Encourage new and innovative approaches to improve the value stream.Utilise real-time data analytics for making decisions on the value stream improvement initiatives.Engage in implementing innovative solutions that drive a high-performance organisational culture that accommodates rapid growth and highly dynamic expectations ensuring attainment of site operational and development goals.Create an environment of right first time in everything that we do through a focus on principles of lean, including simplification, standard work, visual management, and a learning organisation.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

Degree qualification or equivalent (Science, Engineering, Technical or other relevant studies).Experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry desirable.Experience with current industry platforms required (OEM Siemens or DeltaV, Production Automated Systems, Building Automated Systems, Manufacturing Automated Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Data Historians, PLCs), in a GMP environment.Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.Proven record of accomplishments in a regulated industry.Interest in computers an advantageMust enjoy working in a team-based environment.Prior Automation experience is not considered essential for the right candidate – Bioprocess Engineering, Process Operations experience in an automated environment etc will be considered.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

01/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R329938