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Maintenance Supervisor

Johnson & Johnson Cork, IE Posted Aug 21, 2026
Salary · per posting
€63k – €101k/yr
Location
Cork, IE
Workplace
On-site / per employer
Posted
Aug 21, 2026

About this role

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.

At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland Job Description: Maintenance Utilities Supervisor Locations: Cork, Ireland Functions: Engineering / Utilities / Site Services Job Description Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Ireland is part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of healthcare products and related services. We manufacture a range of biopharmaceutical products indicated for the treatment of conditions that include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and cancer.

POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Utilities Manager; the Utilities Supervisor will be responsible for the operation and compliance of site utility systems, including clean utilities, black utilities and associated GMP critical and non-critical systems. Working closely with manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Engineering and Maintenance, the Utilities Supervisor will form part of the overall site goal of maximizing asset performance and ensuring reliable utilities supply. GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES Working on Mon-Friday days, co-ordinate and organise activities for the utility's technician team, including contract staff and supervision of all activities.

Facilitate the achievement of area goals Liaise, where appropriate, with external J&J regulatory agencies Facilitate communication and act as point of contact Provide coaching and feedback to team Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement Resource planning and anticipation of future planning requirements in the area Facilitate the prioritisation of activities and provide guidance to the team. Facilitate and ensure training compliance in area Contribute to performance appraisal process & general performance management TECHNICAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES – EHS • Responsible and accountable for the safe accomplishment of daily activities within the maintenance team, whilst following all statutory, environmental, regulatory (cGMP), corporate site and team practices and procedures. • Ensuring that housekeeping standards in the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) and manufacturing are maintained to a very high standard. Technical Support • Managing the operation of site utilities equipment and systems. • Facilitate & co-ordinate completion of all unplanned maintenance work in compliance with site permitting procedures.

Assisting in construction, commissioning and qualification of equipment if necessary assigning a resource. • Monitoring of operations to ensure optimum energy efficiency and uptime. • Providing technical assistance to maintenance personnel and other teams as required. • Providing out of hours on-call cover to site operations. • Developing maintenance procedures and equipment files. Assisting with generation, review and revision of maintenance documentation as necessary. • Creating and managing maintenance contracts and contractors. • Assisting in the selection of appropriate spare parts to ensure maximum availability of equipment. • Assisting Engineering in executing projects. • Training and coaching maintenance technicians in maintenance procedures and techniques, as required • Support reliable operation of key utilities such as WFI, purified water, clean steam, plant steam, compressed air, HVAC, chilled water and process gases as applicable. Planning and Control • Facilitating daily utilities handover and review of system performance, alarms and priorities. • Attending daily operations meeting. • Prioritizing and coordinating daily work with Manufacturing/QC/PD. • Ensuring timely and hand-back of utility systems and equipment to Manufacturing/QC/PD. • Assisting in preparing maintenance budget and management of maintenance costs.

Field supervision of technician works Compliance • Managing the operation of site utilities to required cGMP standards (USP, EU, etc.). • Continuously driving cGMP awareness in maintenance operations amongst technicians. • Ensuring completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP. • Managing deviations and change requests promptly to ensure compliance with EHS and GMP requirements. • Ensuring that personal training requirements are completed in compliance with site procedures. • Supporting utilities-related deviations, investigations, CAPAs and audit readiness activities. Continuous Improvement • Analyzing equipment data to report on equipment performance and compliance. • Eliminating re-occurring equipment problems. • Supporting investigation and resolution of problems. • Familiarization with and adoption of industry maintenance best practices at all times. • Carrying out all routine and non-routine tasks delegated by maintenance management according to appropriate procedures and standards. • Travelling to other J&J sites for training/meetings/projects as required. • Optimizing costs whilst maintaining team performance. • Identifying energy efficiency and sustainability improvements across utilities systems. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Deputize for Utility Manager as required. • Strong people leader skills Collaboration and team work • Strategic thinker • Problem solving and attention to detail • Results and performance driven • Coaching and mentoring style • Integrity, trustworthiness and objectivity • Customer focus • Clear communication skills • Adaptable and flexible • Innovative • Inclusive, facilitative style Qualifications ESSENTIAL • Scientific or technical qualification in either mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls, utilities engineering. • Maintenance experience within a GMP regulated environment. • Experience with GMP utilities, clean utilities, HVAC, compressed air, steam, water systems or Central Utilities Plant operations. • Experience of Delta V, PLC and SCADA systems • Experience of SAP/CMMS systems KEY INDIVIDUAL LEADER COMPETENCIES • Thinks strategically to create growth • Translates vision and strategy for team members into actionable goals and priorities • Takes action and makes decisions that successfully build customer value • Works to help others to builds strong productive relationships • Rewards direct reports and others for cultivating strong business relationships with people from other areas of the organization • Demonstrates ability to lead teams through change or transformation • Directs and encourages others to achieve innovative results • Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals • Seeks opportunities to grow and develop professionally • Uses best practices to improve business operations • Holds self accountable for compliant and flawless execution • Takes personal responsibility for decisions that successfully build customer value • Effectively manages and adapts to change • Demonstrates the courage to stand alone on ideas and opinions that differ from others • Listens effectively and remains open to other’s ideas. • Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents and ideas • Maintains the highest standards of ethical behaviour • Treats people with dignity and respect and demonstrates site values and behaviours.

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Business Process Management (BPM), Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Developing Others, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Mechanical Equipments, OSHA Compliance, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Problem Solving, Repair Management, Team Management, Technologically Savvy The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €63,300.00 - €101,315.00 Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health.

We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

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