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Senior Maintenance Manager

Wicklow, Leinster

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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

Small Molecules
Biologics
Plasma
Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0152420 Date posted 05/16/2025 Location Wicklow, Leinster

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Job Description

About the role:

The Senior Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, coordination, and alignment of the Maintenance team based on business needs. This role is recognized within Takeda as a subject matter expert (SME) and is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of process, facilities, and utilities assets in a pharmaceutical plant operating to HPRA and FDA standards. The position reports to the Head of Site Engineering and is an integral member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team.

How you will contribute :

Ensure the Maintenance team is staffed with the appropriate skills and capabilities to meet all Site Engineering functional goals.
Establish an efficient Maintenance organization focusing on right first-time delivery and following industry best practices.
Develop and implement a lean maintenance strategy for the department, maximizing the use of digital tools and technologies.
Support Manufacturing Operations at all times and establish availability and reliability measures for key pieces of process equipment.
Develop and maintain an effective training program for technicians and engineers within the maintenance department.
Lead the site energy management team, focusing on Takeda’s global target to be carbon neutral by 2040.
Maintain budgetary control of maintenance operational budgets, working closely with Finance.
Act as the primary contact for the site’s insurance providers and ensure compliance with insurers' requirements.
Oversee safety programs and drive a safety first culture.
Foster talent within the department, create development goals, and have succession plans in place.
Ensure a good work/life balance for department members and strive to make Takeda Bray a highly desirable place to work.

Skills and qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required.
15+ years of related experience with a minimum of 7+ years in a leadership role.
Experience in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing processes, control systems, process equipment, facilities/utilities, and critical support systems.
Thorough knowledge of Maintenance execution strategies and best practices.
Strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities.

What you can look forward to with us:

Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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