Job Description
Overall Purpose of the Job: The FM manages a site facilities team to ensure that all safety, quality, service, and cost targets are met or exceeded. It is a hands-on role where the person will actively support the team in carrying out tasks. He/ She will manage all aspects of the team across all shifts. This role will be responsible for assisting with new hires and developing and carrying out performance management reviews of team members to deliver the business objectives. Main duties and responsibilities Demonstrates strong leadership and a straightforward, identifiable work ethos within the team Day-to-day people management with frequent feedback given to technicians and effective management and allocation of resources Develop technicians, e.g. plans for training to develop Technicians to the next level Implement and manage strategic engineering Goals, Objectives and KPIs Attend all tier 1 meetings and take ownership of any Facilities actions. Attend tier2 and ensure all actions are closed promptly Ensure there is a smooth transition between shifts where required Manage Facilities and client procedures and ensure each has an assigned process owner Manage Facilities and client non-conformances (NCs) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPAs) and ensure each actioned and closed Review facility open work orders to ensure equipment operates and is maintained in an efficient manner Carry out planned preventative maintenance on all facility-related equipment as per the Plant CMMS Proactively identify and remedy equipment issues to maximize equipment uptime Liaise with the Maintenance Manager and respond to all non-technical and technical queries promptly to ensure conformance with the relevant Service Level Agreement Oversee fault finding and repairs to facilities' broken down equipment and contact and coordinate service engineers where external assistance is required. Manage subcontractors as required, ensuring that they comply with site and company training requirements Coordinate and issue all planned work orders for facility activities, ensure any follow-up work orders are closed Ensure correct work permits are in place at all times Maintain appropriate records in line with GMP requirements Ensure full compliance with the 6S Keep the client informed and updated at all times about equipment issues Ensure that EHS procedures are adhered to at all times. Contribute to targets related to Safety, Quality, Compliance, Continuous Improvement and legislative requirements Coordinate shift patterns, holiday requirements, and coverage for absences and overtime. Qualifications and Experience Third-level engineering qualification and Senior Trades with appropriate experience Previous experience in a maintenance or facilities role within a highly regulated environment. Strong financial, systems and process knowledge. Excellent problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Ability to make informed decisions Excellent customer service skills Must possess a dynamic approach to achieving continuous improvement Customer focused Must be self-motivated and able to motivate others. Working Pattern: From Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Location: Kilkenny, Ireland Skills: Leadership and People Management Technical and Engineering Expertise Communication Skills Problem-Solving Abilities Organizational and Planning Skills Financial and Process Knowledge Customer Service Orientation