92 Plant Operations jobs in Ireland

Job Description Summary
The Operations Technician is responsible for a safe and efficient operation of the Power Station, according to the Grid Company demands and the contract with the Customer, taking emergency action, where necessary. The Operator will be working in the field and the control room.

Job Description
As Operator you report to the Operations Shift Leader and:

• To operate and monitor the, Distributed Control System, HMI, Continuous Emissions Monitoring, and all other control room and station control systems in order to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the plant and process
• Ensure compliance with all site Quality Procedures, Work Instructions and EHS Policy and Procedures
• Ensure Station operates within customers PPA limits
• Understand and respond to variances in normal station operating parameters and take necessary corrective actions in order to maintain safe operation of the station from the control room or in the field
• Monitor plant and process to ensure that operation is in accordance with all relevant Operating Procedures
• Perform operations monitoring rounds in the field and support the maintenance of the equipment with routine interventions
• Monitor and follow all generating profiles as dispatched via the grid control center, and follow all (National) grid control center instructions
• Report items beyond the scope and capabilities of shift personnel to Shift Supervisor
• Maintain and update all routines, schedules and reports with relevant plant operating data
• Report unsafe conditions, events and hazards to the Shift Supervisor
• Assist in routine testing of plant and equipment
• Report equipment deficiencies and record required information into the computerized maintenance management system to direct repairs
• Follow Operating Procedures and work instructions when carrying out any activity and report any deficiencies when identified

Qualifications / Requirements

• Practical Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Substantial experience as an Operator, preferably in a Power Station
• Fluent in the local language and in English (both verbal and written)
• Able to learn fast and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions when needed
• Willingness to work in hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays GE Aero Power Plant Experience is a benefit.

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate in a friendly, open and constructive manner
• Highly organized
• Responsive and pro-active
• Flexible and calm
• Detail conscious
• Operating Distributed Control Systems & HMI
• Plant water chemistry knowledge
• Previous power generation or continuous process experience

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Fleet Tool and Plant Supervisor, Leixlip, Co. Kildare

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Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients' visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Supervise and support the Fleet Administrators and Tracker Database Administrators.
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met across both teams.
• Raise Requisitions
• Onboard new suppliers where required
• Act as the first point of contact for escalations and queries within the fleet and tracker functions.
• Monitor compliance with vehicle documentation requirements (insurance, tax, certifications)
• Oversee administration of vehicle fines and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Ensure tracker databases are regularly updated and maintained.
• Liaise with site teams and suppliers to ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure all fleet and tracker activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Ensuring all vehicles are certified to be road worthy
• Database/Register Maintenance
• General office management duties associated with this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.

Essential Criteria For The Role

• Proven experience in fleet administration, logistics, or plant/tool management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage administrative teams effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple workflows.
• Proficiency in using databases and tracking systems for fleet and asset management.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• Competency in general office administration and document management.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a multi-site or European project environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a similar industry.
• Experience using SAP

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer
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Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients' visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Supervise and support the Fleet Administrators and Tracker Database Administrators.
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met across both teams.
• Raise Requisitions
• Onboard new suppliers where required
• Act as the first point of contact for escalations and queries within the fleet and tracker functions.
• Monitor compliance with vehicle documentation requirements (insurance, tax, certifications)
• Oversee administration of vehicle fines and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Ensure tracker databases are regularly updated and maintained.
• Liaise with site teams and suppliers to ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure all fleet and tracker activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Ensuring all vehicles are certified to be road worthy
• Database/Register Maintenance
• General office management duties associated with this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Proven experience in fleet administration, logistics, or plant/tool management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage administrative teams effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple workflows.
• Proficiency in using databases and tracking systems for fleet and asset management.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• Competency in general office administration and document management.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in a multi-site or European project environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a similar industry.
• Experience using SAP

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer .

Working within a manufacturing function you will be performing tasks to support the manufacturing operations of both clinical and commercial manufacturing programs at Regeneron Ireland.

Working a Shift Pattern In a Fully Gowned, Cleanroom Environment, a Typical Shift Might Include, But Is Not Limited To, The Following

• Working as part of the Manufacturing team to carry out tasks in line with the production schedule as advised by Team Leads and Supervisors
• Ensuring all associated documentation such as manufacturing batch records & logbooks are completed, accurate and verified in accordance with SOPs and cGMP Standards
• Performing equipment cleaning, preparation and execution as well as completing associated documentation
• Adhering to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements at all times when carrying out tasks
• Performing various tests and in-process sampling
• Maintaining housekeeping in designated area and adhering to the hygiene standards of the facility
• Ensuring all required training is up to date and completed in a timely manner

This Role Might Be For You If

• You enjoy working in a team that brings out the best in each other
• You like tackling problems that need solving, using your verbal and written communication skills to ask questions and adapt quickly
• You can adhere to the letter and spirit of policies and regulations
• You can adapt to a changing environment and have the ability to adhere to a schedule

To be considered for this opportunity you must have a Leaving Certificate qualification to include math's and a science or engineering subject as a minimum or equivalent qualification. Experience working shift in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment/industry is preferred

Our site operates on a 24/7 basis, and we offer a number of different shift working patterns that could fit with your lifestyle

What is on offer?
You will be supported through a comprehensive onboarding programme which will include formal classroom learning along with on-the-job training all within an encouraging environment.

Benefits
Ensuring the health and well-being of our people is just as meaningful to us as the patients our life-transforming medicines serve. That's because we know caring for people around the globe should start with supporting our employees through our comprehensive compensation and benefits offering that includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Shift Premiums
• Annual Bonus
• Stock Schemes
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Generous Annual & Flexible Leave Programs
• Competitive Private Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Career & Personal Development
• Wellness Programs - Onsite Gyms & Fitness Classes
• Concierge Services – Onsite Beauty Therapist / Barber / Car Valet
• Community Volunteering
• Employee Interest Groups / Employee Teams & Clubs
• Employee & Family Events

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Location: Waterford

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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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let's Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Description
Manufacturing Operations Graduate

About Astellas
At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients' lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

The Opportunity
As an Engineering Graduate, you will provide support on General Production activities within the Business Unit. You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in production-related projects.
• Offer technical and troubleshooting support services to the unit.
• Provide QA (Quality Assurance) support to the unit.
• Help achieve ESQDC (Environment, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) unit targets.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective and efficient business unit.
• Aid in developing robust processes and systems to ensure the delivery of high-quality results.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Preference to having studied some Aseptic and/or Biologics related material.

Education

• Primary Degree in Engineering/Science or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Type of role 2-year fixed term contract starting in September 2026.
• Location Irish office – Dublin Plant.
• This position is on-site in Dublin / Ireland. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovative, driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a

The Manufacturing Operations student has a very important role to play in Grange Castle's commitment to quality and efficient manufacturing operations. Specific and varying duties will be given to the student in relation to their assignment, but some key tasks and responsibilities are outlined below. They must be capable of working as part of a very flexible team in a demanding, regulated environment. They are required to proactively contribute to the delivery of manufacturing targets within quality, safety and environmental requirements and on schedule. This role is based in the production facility and not in a laboratory environment.

• Carry out and monitor manufacturing operations using the relevant manual or electronic Batch Manufacturing Instruction and Record (BMR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other Protocol.
• Actively participate in problem identification, problem solving and change initiatives in cooperation with other teams and services. Continuous improvement with a cross functional focus is a core activity.

Environmental, Health & Safety

• Actively foster, in cooperation with other TILGC staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an integral part of the overall business.
• Adhere fully to all safety policies, procedures and regulations.

Quality Systems and GMP

• Assist in the preparation of reports in relation to deviations and/or investigations, as required.
• Generate documentation associated with their activities as required by cGMP, Health and Safety and Environmental regulations or management systems.

Training

• Ensure that staff are well trained to safely and effectively carry out their roles. Develop training for relevant personnel with a particular focus on direct operational and technical support personnel.
• Lead/actively participate in all training and assessment activities in the manufacturing department.
• Preparation and delivery of training materials.
• Ensure timely completion of all SOP training and assessment tasks.

In this position you will report to the Manager, API Manufacturing Operations

• Flexible, willing and positive attitude / mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Basic documentation & PC skills.

• Placement as part of ongoing 3rd level undergraduate education.

• Flexible working arrangements
• 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing and engagement teams
• Development opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring
• Humanitarian volunteering leave options
• Subsidized canteen
• Electric charging points available at parking locations

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.

Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation. Over the past years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, 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 living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.

Grange Castle, Ireland

Employee

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Full time

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
Our highly automated plants manufacture Cadbury favourite brands such as Flake, Twirl and Boost which are supplied to customers in Europe. As part of Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Great people and great brands. That's who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world.

The Coolock manufacturing site has a strong Cadbury Heritage and manufactures unrivalled products in the confectionery market.

As the Manufacturing Operations Manager you will be reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Site manager, you will lead the production operations in one section of the Coolock Manufacturing Plant, e.g. Twirl/ Flake/ Dairy milk production areas, delivering key performance targets in safety, quality, cost, productivity, delivery, sustainability, morale (SQCDSM) .

You will manage a team of Production shift line managers, with operators and technicians reporting indirectly in a unionised environment.

You will work with operations teams, engineering teams, continuous improvement teams, Lean six sigma team, Planning hub, Human resources etc. to ensure you effectively manage the production area you are responsible for ensuring our manufacturing strategy is implemented. To succeed in establishing a highly performing organisation, you will demonstrate excellent people management skills, leadership qualities, and effective management of Employee relations in your area of the factory.

How You Will Contribute
You will:

• Manage a team of production shift line managers and manage all processes, general efficiency and outputs form your manufacturing area. You will direct & work very closely with engineering teams to achieve manufacturing goals.
• Manage change / transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey including AM-Autonomous Maintenance & PM-Progressive Maintenance.
• Role model values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team, all in a unionised environment.
• Support the manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals, coach Line Leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPI's.
• Ensure healthy, open, and collaborative relationships by working in partnership with Trade Union representatives in the unit, leading the development of good working relationships between management and the unions at local level.
• Lead and be accountable for establishing a strong governance to review & control operational performance and Continuous Improvement plans, embedding a zero-loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both internally and externally.
• Lead and be accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioural, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.

What You Will Bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in a traditional Unionised environment in CPG industry (ideally in food manufacturing) with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building.
• Ideally an Engineering/ Food Science background with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

This role is a day based position.

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Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply

Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply

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