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Industrial Engineer - Fixed Term Contract Role

Description

The Engineer is a key member of the Amgen Dun Laoghaire Strategic Planning & Operations team working in the Supply Chain Organisation. This team have the responsibility of delivering the short term Operational Finite Schedules for the Patient Supply Organisation, long term Strategic Planning, labor models & capacity planning plus execution of Strategic projects.

The Engineer will have responsibility for supporting Strategic Planning studies in the development of labor & capacity models, supporting Operations Planning in the development of scheduling scenario analysis and the delivery of programs/projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Supply Chain. This position works closely with the Procurement, Planning, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Supply Chain at an operational level. They will engage with internal customers to support their efforts to solve complex problems and improve performance

Specific Areas of Responsibility include:

Key tasks of this role include:

• Perform industrial engineering studies & data analysis to support development of labor models, capacity models and Strategic Planning.
• Analysis of trends, data and information into plans, deliverables and recommendations.
• Perform capacity analysis to support monthly Strategic Planning processes.
• Perform mid-term scenarios analysis to support Operations Planning deliverables.
• Lead or take part in programs/projects and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives within the Supply Chain function.
• Employs project management/CI techniques to deliver projects on time and in full.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Calibration, Validation & Process Development to appropriately deliver projects on time and in full.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Will include participating in special projects as identified.

Experience / Competencies / Skills:

• 7-10 years’ experience in a similar position is essential.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biologics Manufacturer with a lean manufacturing-environment is essential.
• Experience in an Engineering or a Technical role is essential.
• Knowledge of Scheduling/Modeling Software tool such as VirtECS is desirable
• Experience completing Industrial Engineering activities such as large data analysis, labor analysis, constraint analysis & capacity modeling.
• Demonstrated experiences of problem-solving and process improvements activities.
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement methodologies and programs such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, and /or Lean Manufacturing
• Project management certification such as PMP, IPMA C, Prince 2 Practitioner 
• Proven project management skills with demonstrated ability to execute and manage complex projects and programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Executive presentation experience.
• Ability to make disciplined decisions.
• Experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA) required.
• Strong computer skills and advanced expertise in MS packages including Excel, Visio & Project and Minitab.
• Can successfully operate in a matrix or team environment within Site.
• Ability to partner with stakeholders on priorities and achievements.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited supervision.
• Positive mental attitude and ability to perform a multitude of tasks simultaneously with a helpful, friendly attitude.

The extent and speed of change in the delivery of services is such that adaptability is essential to this level of appointment. The post holder will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to changing situations. Therefore, this Job Description is an outline of the current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. It will be reviewed and updated in line with future needs.