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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
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Welcome to AbbVie!
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.
We are looking for a Biologics Maintenance Team Lead to join our team in Ballytivnan, Sligo. This is a Permanent position. The position reports directly to the Engineering Lead.
As part of the Engineering Leadership Team, the Maintenance Lead is responsible for aspects associated with aseptic fill-finish & Conjugation production facilities for the Biologics site (ABB). The Maintenance Lead is responsible for providing team leadership and direction to the maintenance team committed to delivering equipment, utilities and a facility suitable for aseptic fill finish manufacturing and formulation of biologics.
The Maintenance Lead will assist in building and growing the maintenance organization through the development of the Maintenance Excellence Program utilising CMMS - Maximo and in parallel support key manufacturing personnel for unit manufacturing and aseptic filling operations, lead continuous project improvements, approve protocols, and other technical documents. In addition, participate in the interpretation of data and collaboration with other departments.
This is an onsite role.
What you will do:
Implementation of all relevant policies and procedures relating to Engineering, Personnel, Quality & Safety.
Ensure that the plant meets its customer service, quality, safety and inventory management goals through the effective management of plant resources.
Ensure the department satisfies its customers’ requirements by meeting agreed volume and mix goals.
Lead the maintenance function for all process equipment and ensure
MEP requirements are achieved.
Support the introduction of new products or to drive continuous improvement.
Develop the skills of the maintenance group.
Support successful external and internal audits.
Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to.
Provide technical expertise for commercial manufacturing during development of new products, manage timelines and resources.
Identification and technical development of continuous improvement projects.
Attend management team meetings and develop site and department goals and strategies.
Complete other responsibilities as directed.
Qualifications
What you will need:
3rd level qualification in Engineering
5+ years’ experience Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biologics preferably
3+ years’ experience in a team lead position
Experience in leading teams
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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