133 Manufacturing & Production jobs in Ireland
Manufacturing Packaging Manager
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**Job Description**
**Manufacturing Packaging Manager**
**About the Role:**
The Manufacturing Packaging Manager ensures efficient packaging of finished goods, solving complex challenges, analyzing data, and collaborating with senior professionals. The role includes leading projects, representing the company values, liaising with senior stakeholders, and mentoring staff.
**Responsibilities**
+ Manage the packaging process to ensure efficiency and quality
+ Oversee the assembly of finished components or parts into finished products
+ Implement and monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the packaging department
+ Lead and mentor team members
+ Analyze and solve complex problems related to packaging and production
+ Ensure compliance with sanitation practices and quality control principles
+ Leading projects, representing the company values, liaising with senior stakeholders and mentoring staff
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**What You Bring to Takeda:**
+ Degree in Life Sciences field
+ PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred
+ 5+ years experience in Lead PM roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
+ Proficiency in project management processes and procedures.
+ Understanding of GMP procedures and practices.
+ Strong competency in organizing and managing complex project activities.
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Ability to work under pressure & managing conflicting tasks at the same time.
+ Problem Solving mindset with attention to detail.
+ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
+ Strong Knowledge of API processes preferred
**What you can look forward to with us:**
+ 3rd Level Degree (Bachelor's or higher), preferably in Science or Engineering
+ Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in pharmaceutical solid oral dosage production
+ Fully proficient in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), able to handle highly complex situations and mentor others
+ Basic understanding of sanitation and hygiene practices, able to perform routine tasks under supervision
+ Developing practical skills in arithmetic, able to perform basic calculations with ongoing coaching
+ Initial troubleshooting experience, understands key concepts and begins to solve simple problems with guidance
+ Excellent attention to detail, able to manage complex tasks independently and advise others on precision
+ Participates in team activities with basic understanding of team dynamics, requires continued guidance and support
+ Applies basic quality control principles in routine situations with some coaching, understands key terminology
+ Building practical experience in production scheduling, applying basic principles under close supervision
+ Basic knowledge of automation technologies, applying them in simple situations under guidance
+ Basic understanding of production equipment, able to perform simple tasks with guidance, requiring ongoing support
**More about us:**
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
**Empowering our people to shine:**
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
**Locations**
Bray, Ireland
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
NPD Manufacturing & Process Dvl Engineer
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**At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.**
**Job Overview**
The NPD (New Process Development) Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading project-related Engineering activities within NPD and providing Engineering support to the Manufacturing department during the new product introduction cycle. In addition to this, the NPD Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the development of both existing and new process technologies as required by new products and prototypes.
**Job Requirements**
+ Work as part of the NPD team to drive product and process improvements.
+ Manage new designs through product lifecycle into manufacturing.
+ Work closely with Subject Matter Experts in the business to ensure all new products fit within Creganna Medical's existing manufacturing capability.
+ Work closely with Lean and Operations teams to ensure that any new processes developed meet world-class manufacturing standards.
+ Display customer focus always and be accountable for quality and timeliness of own work.
+ Manage a variable workload across different projects to meet NPD requirements.
+ Design and introduce manufacturing processes for new products to meet the demands of productivity and quality.
+ Ensure that complete and effective validations are carried out on all processes before transferring to manufacture including IQ, OQ, PQ & PPQ.
+ Identify and put in place permanent and effective technical/system solutions to problems.
+ Maintain high quality/compliance standards in line with Medical Device manufacturing requirements within Creganna Medical.
+ Applying Lean principles to identify and develop improvements that increase key process metrics of yield, throughput and productivity.
+ Investigate new process technologies and evaluate potential competitive advantage and the cost-benefit of introduction.
+ Manage external relationships with technology providers/suppliers.
+ Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.
**What your background should look like**
**Qualifications**
+ Level 8 Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification.
+ 2+ years' experience in a similar role.
**Key Requirements**
+ Strong mechanical background with a good working knowledge of metals processing a distinct advantage. Previous experience with laser cutting, laser welding or machining processes a distinct advantage.
+ Ability to develop process settings/windows using scientific methodology.
+ Knowledge of Six-Sigma methodology, problem-solving tools and Lean Manufacturing principles.
+ A demonstrated ability to solve problems with innovative and cost-effective solutions.
+ CAD, Solid works, Creo and Minitab experience preferable.
+ Experience working in a high-volume production environment would be beneficial.
+ Computer literate and familiar with all Office software packages.
+ Motivated to work on own initiative and the ability to make and implement decisions.
+ Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
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**Competencies**
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
**ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY**
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on LinkedIn ( ,Facebook ( ,WeChat, ( Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). ( TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:**
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group
**IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD**
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity **never requests payment or fees** from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come **only from** **actual** **email addresses ending in @te.com** . If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.
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GALWAY, G, IE, H91 VN2T
City: GALWAY
State: G
Country/Region: IE
Travel: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 139924
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Function: Engineering & Technology
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Sr. Engineer Process Development
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join the Process Development Commercial Support team based in Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL). This role offers an opportunity to lead both technical initiatives and people, contributing to team development and technical leadership. The team is responsible for providing process and product support to drug product formulation and fill-finish operations in ADL as drug product process SMEs.
**Your core responsibilities will include:**
+ Providing technical expertise in sterile drug product unit operations such as formulation, vial filling, pre-filled syringe filling, lyophilization and vial capping.
+ Leading, coaching and developing a team of process development SMEs, fostering technical development and supporting team growth.
+ Leading or contributing significantly to product and process investigations, including root cause analysis and product impact assessments.
+ Acting as a subject matter expert during change control, assessing the impact of proposed changes on the product and process performance.
+ Supporting new product introductions (NPI), including recipe and protocol development, batch execution support and troubleshooting.
+ Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process capability, reduce variability and improve productivity.
+ Analysing manufacturing data trends to identify opportunities for improvement and prevent potential issues.
+ Reviewing and approving GMP documentation such as SOPs, electronic batch records, and product technical documentation.
+ Collaborating with cross-functional and global teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategies with potential for advancement in network roles such as Drug Product Team Lead etc.
**What we expect of you**
We're looking for a senior-level engineer who not only brings strong technical expertise but is also motivated to take on leadership responsibilities. You should be energized by problem-solving in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable making decisions based on data and sound technical rationale. You should have the ability to translate technical knowledge into clear risk-based decisions and communicate effectively across functions.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's or Masters degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline with 6 years experience in a similar role OR PhD and 4 years of directly related experience.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build teams, and operate across functional boundaries, both internal and external
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Typically 6+ years of drug product experience in areas such as drug product formulation, vial/pre-filled syringe filling or lyophilisation.
+ Strong leadership capabilities, with experience guiding teams or technical initiatives and supporting team development.
+ Demonstrated experience in parenteral drug product manufacturing and delivery of cross functional, complex technical projects.
+ Strong problem-solving technical skills related to parenteral drug product manufacturing.
+ Thorough knowledge of GMP biotechnology manufacturing, with a significant understanding and knowledge of cGMPs. Experience with regulatory agency audits is beneficial.
Manufacturing Operations Manager

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Job Type: Regular, Full-time, 5 days on-site
**About the Opportunity**
Reporting directly to the Head of Lyo Fill Finish Operations and as a leader for Sanofi, you will play an integral role within the Fill Finish Autonomous Production Unit management team, ensuring reliable supply of lyophilised vial products to our rare disease patients globally.
**About Sanofi Business Unit**
The multiple national award-winning Sanofi Waterford biopharmaceutical and medical device campus is located in Waterford on Ireland's southeast coast. Established in 2001 and now with more than 900 employees, the site has seen more than 600m invested in state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. Diversification continues to bring new products to Waterford and the expanded site portfolio continues to create new opportunities.
**Key responsibilities**
+ Lead all assigned operations activities to ensure that objectives are met; turnaround time, batch release cycle time, annual planning, project and program implementation etc
+ Develop and lead a continuous improvement program that will result in savings to COGs
+ Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with cGMP and Safety standards
+ Ensure all employees, for which they are responsible, are trained against SOPs and GMP requirements relevant to their job
+ Ensure procedures are correctly defined and followed.
+ Monitor the level of GMP compliance in their area on an on-going basis through audit, deviations and GMP document reviews
+ Develop and improve the effectiveness of training on a regular basis
**About You**
To excel in this role you will need to have:
**_Essential requirements:_**
Higher level Diploma/Degree in Third level qualification or equivalent
+ Minimum 2 years' experience as an Operations Manager/ other Management role
+ Minimum 1 years experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
+ Technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing technology
+ Detailed knowledge of cGMP
+ Excellent interpersonal skills - active listener
+ Good problem solving and analytical skills
+ Effective facilitator
+ Influences site KPI's
+ Full understanding of Health &Safety and legal requirements for the safe operation of his team
**It would be advantageous to have (not essential):**
+ Sterile Operations experience
+ cGMP experience in a management position
**What Sanofi can offer you**
+ A role where you are instrumental to ensuring reliable supply of critical products to a global patient population, in an environment where you can develop and grow a meaningful career.
+ We offer a generous package including flexible benefits, and are committed to helping you have a healthy work-life balance throughout your career with us
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Senior Staff Process Optimisation Engineer

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**Senior Staff Process Optimisation Engineer - 23 Month Fixed Term Contract**
The Senior Staff Engineer will provide technical leadership in the Stryker facility across a number of disciplines. They will possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and deliver complex assignments.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Management of multiple significant Engineering projects through PMO.
+ Provide Technical leadership from an engineering perspective.
+ Continuously improve the performance of the process.
+ Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within manufacturing.
+ Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
+ Drive process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents. Structured problem-solving ability.
+ Provide development and guidance for assigned Co-op /Technician, Operators and Engineers.
+ Provide leadership to other Manufacturing Engineers and or Technicians as required.
+ Drive the development, implementation of process optimisation equipment.
+ Work as part of a cross functional team to ensure system integration is considered on all systems.
+ Collaborate with other engineers, QA, and Ops to embed testing into the development and validation.
+ Lead the following: Analyse issues that arise, identify root causes of failures, and ensure timely resolution.
+ Lead FMEA's, review and support the development of FDS, SDS, equipment manuals etc.
+ Drive the validation of systems, along with other engineers.
+ Define and monitor quality metrics and KPIs to ensure the process is robust.
+ Own the requirements and design reviews to provide input from a testability perspective.
+ Follow required Company Quality and regulatory standards with all work executed.
+ All other duties as assigned.
**What You'll Need:**
+ Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent technical experience is required.
+ Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of business critical projects.
+ Has minimum of 6 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents.
+ Capable of providing technical leadership and, influencing and providing technical direction to Engineers, Coop Students, Technicians and Operators as required.
+ Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environment
+ Demonstrable strong analytical & problem solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
+ Excellent presentation and written / verbal communication skills
+ Demonstrable ability to work autonomously
+ A team player, with a flexible approach.
+ Technological expert, willing to source, investigate and implement technological advances
+ Confident and effective decision maker, with a proven technical leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.
#IJ
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Staff Process Optimisation Engineer

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**Staff Process Optimisation Engineer - 23 Month Fixed Term Contract**
**Position Summary**
Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and deliver complex assignments.
This role requires a strong understanding of Process Optimisation best practices, test strategy, and Ops integration.
**Key Areas of Responsibility**
+ Management of multiple significant Engineering projects through PMO.
+ Provide Technical leadership from an engineering perspective.
+ Continuously improve the performance of the process.
+ Provide support to Process Development / Advanced Operations on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
+ Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within manufacturing.
+ Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
+ Validation of equipment and materials.
+ Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
+ Work as part of a cross functional team to ensure system integration is considered on all systems.
+ Collaborate with other engineers, QA, and Ops to embed testing into the development and validation.
+ Analyse issues that arise, identify root causes of failures, and ensure timely resolution.
+ Complete FMEA's, review and support the development of FDS, SDS, equipment manuals etc.
+ Implement procedures for new processes.
+ Participate in requirements and design reviews to provide input from a testability and automation perspective.
+ Follow required Company Quality and regulatory standards.
+ All other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications Knowledge Skills**
+ Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent technical experience is required.
+ Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of business critical projects.
+ Has minimum of 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents.
+ Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environment
+ Demonstrable strong analytical & problem solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
+ Excellent presentation and written / verbal communication skills
+ Demonstrable ability to work autonomously
+ A team player, with a flexible approach.
+ Confident and effective decision maker, with a proven technical leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.
#IJ
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Senior Process Engineer

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+ Executes the innovation and development of assigned project elements with an emphasis on the manufacturing process, technology and procedures required for the manufacture of new products.
+ Uses latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines and product costs.
**Key Areas of Responsibility**
+ Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures.
+ Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications.
+ Will assist in the selection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.
+ Support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation.
+ Will analyse equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis. Lead and/or participate in process review meetings.
+ Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches.
+ Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent Inspection documentation.
+ Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes.
+ Provide training for manufacturing team members.
+ Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
+ Review and approval of validation documentation.
+ All other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications Knowledge Skills**
+ B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 2 or more years' experience
+ Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
+ The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.
+ Excellent Interpersonal Skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
+ Innovative thinker - should be able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.
+ Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks.
+ Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.
+ Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
+ Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.
+ High level of PC Skills required.
+ Excellent attention to detail.
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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Staff Process Development Engineer - Metrology

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**23 months FTC**
**Position Summary**
Independently determines and develops approaches to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Uses latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines and product costs.
Builds productive internal and external working relationships and may periodically provide guidance and train other team members.
**What you will do:**
+ Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures.
+ Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications.
+ Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.
+ May lead/support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation.
+ Will analyse equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis. Lead and/or participate in process review meetings.
+ Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches.
+ Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent Inspection documentation.
+ Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes.
+ Provide training for manufacturing team members.
+ Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
+ Review and approval of validation documentation.
+ All other duties as assigned.
**What you will need:**
+ B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 4 or more years' experience.
+ Proven track record of working in a team based environment.
+ Excellent Interpersonal Skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Be open minded with the ability to recognise good ideas.
+ Innovative thinker - should be able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.
+ Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design.
+ Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.
+ Analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks.
+ Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.
+ Be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
+ Experience in validation activities.
+ #IJ
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Supply Chain Executive, Production Planner ( FTC 11 Months)

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**Job Description**
**Supply Chain Executive, Production Planner ( FTC 11 Months)**
As a Production Planner at Takeda's Bray site, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining robust production and packaging schedules that ensure the timely and efficient delivery of products to global markets. You will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and technical teams to manage planning activities, support new product introductions (NPIs), and ensure resource alignment with strategic business objectives. This role requires strong analytical thinking, planning expertise, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Create monthly production plans based on fixed order data
+ Collaborate with technical departments to incorporate project, upgrade, or NPI impacts into schedules
+ Generate production shift plans for budget (MRP) and mid-year commitment (MYC); perform capacity analysis
+ Prepare business scenario plans for future opportunities or NPI rollouts
+ Ensure accurate product costing data is provided
+ Coordinate Material Review Board activities
+ Meet monthly reporting deadlines with internal stakeholders
+ Manage and maintain planning modules in SAP
+ Track and secure progress of NPIs and sample orders
+ Lead continuous improvement projects in the Planning & Supply Chain Department
+ Align closely with materials planners to ensure component availability
+ Manage packaging schedules to meet product launch timelines
+ Represent the planning function in key meetings (e.g. with SLT, Packaging)
+ Monitor and report on planning-related KPIs
+ Communicate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., external supply, internal Takeda sites, GD&L)
**Skills & Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
+ Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in pharmaceutical planning or supply chain roles
+ Strong knowledge of E2E supply chain processes and digital planning tools (SAP preferred)
+ Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable plans
+ Strong decision-making and stakeholder management capabilities across local and regional levels
+ Effective communicator, confident in influencing cross-functional teams and managing diverse opinions
+ Experienced in supporting digital transformation and innovation within planning processes
+ Familiarity with GMP/GxP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
+ Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
+ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
+ Committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and driving results
This role plays a critical part in supporting Takeda's mission to ensure uninterrupted product supply and successful product launches while fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation.
**What you can look forward to with us:**
+ Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
+ Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
+ Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants' cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
+ Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
+ Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
+ Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
+ Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
+ Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
+ Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
+ Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
+ Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.
**More about us:**
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
**Empowering our people to shine:**
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
**Locations**
Bray, Ireland
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
**Time Type**
Full time
Process Engineer, Packaging Processes

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**We are PCI.**
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 are now looking for a **Process Engineer, Packaging Processes** (permanent role) to join our team. This is a Monday to Friday position, 100% on-site.
**Main purpose of job**
Working within the Engineering function for PCI Pharma Services (Ireland Sites) the **Process Engineer, Packaging Processes** will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned packaging processes within the technical function of Engineering. The Packaging Process Engineer will display strong technical ability and have interpersonal and communication skills that build the strongest of relationships at department and site level.
The **Process Engineer, Packaging Processes** will have a proven track record in troubleshooting equipment issues and be capable of understanding and optimising machine performance, be strong in a team environment and possess excellent coordination skills.
**Key Responsibilities**
Responsible for process engineering within PCI's Ireland operations including:
+ Ensure safe work practices are being followed at all times, report any near misses immediately to the EHS Department.
+ Responsible for process engineering within PCI's Ireland operations including:
+ Take responsibility for assigned packaging process(es) and become the site SME educating and training others. Work with vendors to better understand the technology and seek to optimize it's capability to benefit site and customer projects.
+ Analyze process data for assist and or lead Continuous Improvement (CI) Projects and operational issues as required, including all OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) projects to ensure improved efficiencies, reduced waste and cost.
+ Population and maintenance of the Technical Drawing & equipment specification data base, this is to include the generation, recording, filing and archiving of withdrawn / superseded Technical Drawings and associated documentation.
+ Focus on delivery - Right First Time (RFT) and On Time in Full (OTIF).
+ Support the development of PCI internal engineering processes/workflows with an aim to reduce wastage and improve efficiencies across various workstreams and initiatives.
+ Build, develop and sustain the knowledge, capability and competency within the Engineering team to support ongoing and changing technologies employed to meet the business objectives.
+ Ensure compliance with all labelling, secondary and tertiary packaging tooling ways of working and specifications for the ordering, receipt inspection, storage and control.
+ Support the execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for assigned area of expertise.
+ Support the execution of Qualification and Validation activities involving implementation of new equipment and/or new components.
+ Support troubleshooting of packaging process deviations and events, conducting root cause analyses to address quality and performance issues, and leading implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs and Action Items) applied to the process.
+ Ensure technical engineering documentation is completed in a timely manner as per site procedures supporting Good Engineering Practice (GEP).
+ Work in conjunction with Procurement to identify preferred suppliers for engineering services and materials.
+ Support the risk management process through involvement in risk assessment for new (or modified) equipment and new processes.
+ In conjunction with Operations lead or support technical, perform product and process reviews to resolve operational, performance and functional issues.
+ Monitoring of future technologies and market trends identifying areas for potential investment in new technologies including reporting and recommendations to the Engineering management team.
+ Identification of future CapEx projects to improve the business offerings and competitive edge.
+ Ensure all activities undertaken are in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company EHS, cGMP and technical standards, procedures and systems.
+ Create and sustain a working environment that promotes the PCI Pharma Services Values and Behaviors.
+ Carry out various other additional tasks that may be required from time to time in accordance with the overall goal of the company.
**Knowledge / Skills & Experience**
**Essential:**
+ Educated to EQF (European Qualifications Framework) level 6 in a Technical, Engineering or a Science subject OR significant experience in industry.
+ Min 2 years' experience of engineering within a pharmaceutical facility relating to labelling and packaging process.
+ Knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging equipment, packaging materials, technologies and challenges with each.
+ Detailed understanding of facility and engineering issues and processes.
+ Experience in a GMP or Regulated Environment.
+ Proficient utilisation of software packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio and a high level of computer literacy.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
+ Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate should display a dynamic and proactive approach to manage problems.
+ Self-motivated with a results driven approach.
+ Adaptable and ability to work collaboratively.
+ Effective communication - internal and external.
+ Team working - display obvious signs of ability to work in high performing complex teams.
+ Mentoring and coaching - Able to act as a coach and mentor to others.
+ Analytical and data-driven
+ Attention to detail and persistence.
+ Customer centric.
+ Committed to the highest levels of integrity, ethics and professionalism
**Desirable:**
+ Experience in Lean Manufacturing, including experience in Lean tools to develop continuous improvements.
+ Master's degree in a Technical, Engineering or a Science subject.
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At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don't say no, we figure out how.
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