Maintenance Planner

About PSC Biotech Ltd

Who we are?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

Take your Career to a new Level

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry.We offer a permanent contract of employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a diverse-cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the heartbeat of PSC Biotech, we provide unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our client s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are being met.

Overview:

The Maintenance Planner reports to the Maintenance Coach and is responsible for the effective planning of all production maintenance works and resources in support of efficient and effective manufacturing execution. The successful candidate will ensure that objectives are effectively achieved, consistent with the business requirements to ensure compliance, safety and reliable supply to our customers. The Maintenance Planner manages inventory, job plans / task list development, preparing work for a multi-disciplined technician team within the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System SAP). The Planner is responsible for all pre work planning and resourcing within the production maintenance team including vendors, shutdown and permitting.

Responsibilities:

Provide effective support to Production in all aspects of maintenance planning, from analysis of the work requested to determination of the actual work to be performed including tasks, task sequence and methodology. The planner will identify the required resources applicable for each task with consideration to technician skills, available labour, team size, parts, materials, special tools and equipment. The candidate will be the point of contact for all related maintenance planning matters.

Develop planning schedules for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Calibrations using a Computerized Maintenance Management System. Ensure the PM plan is based on equipment and resources availability and includes estimates of costs required of operations and maintenance. Accountable for schedule adherence, ensuring continuous improvement via the use of Lean Principles.

Coordinate maintenance planning and preventative maintenance through completion of planned and emergency work orders, calibrations, PMs etc. Document maintenance work, including upgrades, made to existing equipment, including preventative maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation and records of repair history.

Develop detailed shutdown plans & schedule with all stakeholders and track and report on progress during shutdown execution.

Establish and effectively manage relevant information management systems, develop reports, projects, timelines and correspondence utilizing many different computerized systems. Use standard systems including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP and various company and industry specific software for planning, document tracking, work order entry/tracking, procurement, manufacturing entry/reporting, etc. Ensure the steps referenced from the SAP Plant Maintenance work flows are completed including maintenance order processing, material refurbishment, develop and maintain bills of materials, maintain and improve job plan library.

Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports showing performance of adherence to the maintenance schedules analysing trends and proposing improvements, including corrective order backlogs, monthly scheduled PMs and calibrations.

Format, write, deliver and review necessary documentation in line with the standard approval process, and facilitate others to do so.

Manage all maintenance vendors through all contractor management policies.

Manage permitting for all activities with the team

Support continuous improvement by active participation in system failure investigations and investigation reports, execution/development of change control, and contribution to Kaizen events as appropriate. Participate in root cause analysis of system failures, substandard equipment performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why s etc.; oversee and implement subsequent corrective action, including planning and recommended training solutions, through the change management system.

Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness.

Required to comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.

Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture in Carlow.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Preferably the candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in a similar role within a production maintenance / engineering org of a manufacturing facility (preferably GMP).

Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Have an understanding of instrumentation, mechanical and electrical maintenance works

Motivated starter/finisher

Experienced in how read P&ID s; interpret vendor documentation and follow all site policies and SOPs

Have experience in working on Maintenance Systems i.e. CMMS (preferably SAP)

Good report writing & presentation skills

Be experienced and comfortable with delegation to team members as an individual contributor

Qualifications:

Typically Trade Qualified/Bachelors Degree or equivalent, ideally in a related Science, Engineering or other technical discipline. i.e. a national craft certificate in a mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation discipline (Level 6 on the QQI).

Level 7 or 8 degree in an engineering or science discipline