Calibration Planner

About LotusWorks

LotusWorks is a global Engineering Services provider that manages commissioning, construction, calibration, and operations & maintenance for manufacturing facilities. We partner with leading manufacturers in the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device, and Data Centre sectors across EMEA and North America. Our team thrives on cutting-edge technologies and fosters a diverse, inclusive, people-first workplace.

Job Overview

Join our client site in the Biopharmaceutical sector as a Calibration Planner, based in a state-of-the-art facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. This role is crucial for executing, planning, and scheduling all calibration tasks to ensure operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule calibration tasks (PMs, CMs, CALs) with a focus on Right First Time (RFT) execution.
• Collaborate with client engineers and technicians to ensure necessary tooling, spares, and vendor resources are available for calibration activities.
• Coordinate with manufacturing planners, schedulers, and other key departments like Supply Chain, Quality, Projects, and Validation to align work schedules.
• Adapt to schedule changes dynamically, manage service request follow-ups, and maintain backlog efficiency.
• Plan calibration activities in collaboration with Production, Utilities, Labs, and Warehouse teams.
• Analyze Work Order (WO) data and trends to monitor and improve planning, scheduling, and execution processes.
• Support vendor management in calibration planning efforts.
• Lead and execute improvement projects focused on safety, quality, reliability, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Assist senior leadership in evaluating High-Level Schedule (HLS) changes and forecasting the impact of significant calibration works.
• Manage contingent worker resources for planning and scheduling calibration activities in Clean Utilities and detailed daily tasks in Upstream/Downstream suites.

Skills Required

• Possess a Level 7 or Level 8 Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a relevant role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process equipment in biologics, pharma, chemical, or food manufacturing facilities is advantageous.
• Familiarity with maintenance optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in SAP or a similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

Education and Certifications

• A Diploma or Degree (Level 7) in a relevant engineering discipline is required.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be requested as applicable.

Benefits

• VHI Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Annual GP Check-Up
• Additional Annual Leave
• Healthcare Screening
• Recognition Rewards

Additional Information

LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination and harassment of any kind are prohibited.