Process Maintenance Manager, Operations, Dundalk

Job DescriptionWe are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Process Maintenance Manager at our state-of-the-art site in Dundalk.Our facility is dedicated to formulating and filling vaccine products that improve and transform lives globally.Join our team and contribute to leading scientific breakthroughs in the treatment of some of the world's most harmful diseases.Our sustained investment in Ireland empowers our team to continuously grow, learn, invent, and thrive.Your Core ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of FTEs and contractors, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.Manage equipment improvement projects, ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective execution.Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and resource management, ensuring audit/inspection readiness.Ensure continuous operation of process and production equipment through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.Monitor maintenance/project activities and support equipment using compliance systems.Develop and maintain training programs, ensuring team skill development and compliance.Manage maintenance and project budgets, ensuring adherence to targets and driving continuous process improvements.Collaborate with multiple partners to achieve excellence in IPT/maintenance programs and represent the department in site governance meetings.Who You AreYou are ready if you haveExperience within a GMP/regulatory manufacturing setting.Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical/pneumatic equipment.Proven leadership in managing high-performing teams and driving talent strategies across functions.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related computer applications.Nice to have, but not essentialLevel 7 Degree or higher; ideally in a Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline.Awareness of Equipment and process validation desired knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to Irish, European, and International Codes, Standards, and Practices.Report, standards, policy writing skills.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESecondary Language(s) Job DescriptionAs a company, we are committed to keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.So, if you are ready toInvent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs,please apply today.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place.Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific.Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee StatusRegularRelocationVISA SponsorshipTravel RequirementsFlexible Work ArrangementsNot ApplicableShiftValid Driving LicenseHazardous Material(s)Required SkillsCoaching, Manufacturing Operations, Operation Maintenance, People Leadership, Process Engineering, Process ImprovementsPreferred SkillsJob Posting End Date09/29/2025A job posting is effective until PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.Requisition IDR