Castlebar, Connaught
2 days ago
Facilities/Critical Systems Engineering Manager

Vantive: A New Company Built on Our Legacy

Since last year, Baxter has been on a journey to separate our Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed sale of Vantive to funds managed by the Carlyle Group is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, in this role you will manage the Facilities and Critical Systems teams and activities with responsibility for ensuring the plant operates efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and execute day to day operational and project activities within the Critical systems and Facilities areas with the accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables to optimize safety, quality, cost and efficiency

Manage the department overhead and project costs. This will include capital expenditures and operational expenses

Identifying and resolve complex problems where analysis of issues requires in-depth knowledge

Identify opportunities and lead the implementation of changes to drive improvements

Manage multiple projects on a cross functional basis, including direct supervision of team members and contractors in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills

May perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS:

Relevant 3rd level qualification (e.g. B.E. Building Services Engineer, Facilities management or equivalent). 2 - 5 years of mgt. experience. Thorough, up to date knowledge of multiple disciplines required.

Skills

Good interpersonal & team skills

Systematic, disciplined approach to work

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making

Extensive knowledge of broad range of facilities technical systems and processes within a pharma environment with expertise/familiarity with cleanrooms standards, pest control, M&E, HVAC and WFI systems. 

Familiarity with Building Management Systems.

Proven successful project management leadership skills and overseeing the work of external contractors.

Experience in building environmental/energy efficiency.

Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS Office (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad (preferred).

Good Oral and written communications

Results and customer oriented

Some of what Vantive can offer to you

Competitive SalaryAnnual Bonus SchemePension ContributionLarge Annual Leave PackageLife Assurance

Reasonable Accommodations

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