Facilities Manager

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager (Permanent role) to join us on our journey of expansion, enabling us to build a strong culture and brand for PCI in Ireland. This role will be primarily based in Dundalk and is ideal for someone looking for their next challenge, see below for further details of the role. ​This is a Monday to Friday position, 100% on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

To have oversight and control through assigned resources to manage and deliver the following tasks in a Pharma GMP environment.

• Employ sound technical expertise to ensure that facility and plant equipment is
• maintained, supported and available.
• Work in close collaboration with other related functions to deliver required outputs on a 24/7 shift basis.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and assertiveness skills with strong attention to detail.
• Manage Contracts: Utilities / Security / Cleaning / Pest Control /Landscaping/ Fire Protection / Security Alarms / CCTV / Access control / Waste Management / Calibrations and other related facilities systems. 
• Lead, supervise, performance-manage and develop a facilities support team of engineers and technicians, whom are operating on a 24/5 and weekend basis.
• Updating relevant SOP’s, documentation and technical papers.
• Work closely with Site stakeholders to successfully deliver outputs and capacity enhancement projects.
• Provide technical support for new projects, retrofits, product introduction and product transfers.
• Address and effectively manage documentation issues arising from engineering activities.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g TPM, Lean, 6 Sigma, …).
• Assist and in cases lead technical improvements under the department’s continuous improvement program.
• Work in close collaboration with equipment vendors to address any performance issues.
• Manage and lead a team of engineers, technicians and tool room operatives with focus on following key areas. Scheduling / Supervision of workload and holidays /overtime for facilities staff, Defining, controlling and documenting engineering practices, Development and implementation of maintenance programs associated with the introduction of new and existing facility equipment, services and infrastructure. Schedule design & oversee Preventative Maintenance Work Procedures and maintenance of records.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting equipment issues during start-up, continuous operation and qualification.
• Works in a collaborative manner within the QA team structure and contributes to investigations, Cross Functional Investigations etc.
• Budget management and forecasting for assigned area. Inc. Purchasing and management of spares, capital materials and consumables.
• Assist with Installation and Operational Qualification of new and existing equipment.
• Lead and Attend Daily Handover meetings to review issues or by designation.
• To organise and supervise outside contractors i.e. calibration/service contracts.
• To organise, manage and integrate new employees into the group.
• To maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and GMP at all times.
• Responsible for safe working practices within their area. To adhere to all company and legislative health, safety and environmental requirements.
• To undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Engineering Director or those designated by the Engineering Director.

Experience Required:

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, including experience in Lean tools to develop continuous improvements.
• Degree in Engineering (mechanical/electrical) is essential.
• At least 4- 10 years’ experience in a similar role in a GMP-regulated / FMEA manufacturing inc. audit experience desirable.
• Exposure to facilities equipment best-practice maintenance including CMMS and RCM. History in Continuous Improvement and lean production / engineering techniques.
• Excellent written/verbal communicator and good documentation skills.
• Good collaborator with ability to work on own initiative with minimal direction.
• Numerate with good financial/budgeting skills.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office family of products / AutoCAD is an advantage.