Agilent Technologies
Biopharmaceutical
Seniorplanninglead
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“Senior planning lead at Agilent Technologies. Skills: Planning, Scheduling, Operations management. Lead and manage planning and scheduling function. Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure efficient coordination of maintenance activities; Ensure resources and priorities are aligned; Ensure effective resolution of issues; Ensure maintenance plans are accurate and audit-ready; Enhance efficiency and service delivery
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Analytical skills
Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3 years' experience in regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences environment, Previous experience in planning, scheduling, supervisory, or team lead role, Understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and operational workflow management, Knowledge of GMP, EHS, quality systems, and compliance requirements within regulated industries, Experience using SAP, CMMS platforms, Smartsheet, or equivalent planning and asset management systems, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively, Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, team development, and operational excellence
Nice to Have
Third-level qualification scientific, engineering, technical, or operations-related qualification advantageous
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage planning and scheduling function
Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities
and development to personnel
Oversee daily planning and scheduling activities
Align resources and priorities with customer requirements
Act as primary customer contact for planning and
Provide workflow updates
Ensure effective resolution of equipment and maintenance issues
Coordinate service engineering activities
and report key performance indicators
Lead quotation requests
Manage purchase orders
Track financial activities
Oversee inventory planning and control processes
Ensure maintenance plans
Drive compliance with customer vendor management processes
Collaborate with Maintenance
maintenance activities
and operational reporting
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; External service providers
Communication Scope
Customer-focused communication; Workflow updates; Stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Planning, Scheduling, Resource coordination
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** Agilent Technologies supports discoveries that advance quality of life by providing instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise across life science, diagnostic, and applied markets. Agilent is partnering with leading biopharmaceutical customers in Ireland and is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduling Lead to manage on-site enterprise scheduling operations. Agilent partners with a leading biopharmaceutical organisation across **Ireland** , delivering critical engineering and maintenance support services within highly regulated laboratory environment. We are currently seeking an experienced **Senior Planning Lead** to join our on-site team based in a _manufacturing campus_ in Limerick. This is a key lead role responsible for overseeing planning and scheduling activities for _laboratory equipment,_ _coordinating maintenance visits_ , and ensuring the effective execution of maintenance operations across the customer site. _The successful candidate will report to the Customer Service Manager, supporting the wider program management function._ **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage the on-site planning and scheduling function, ensuring efficient coordination of preventative and corrective maintenance activities through specialist vendors and service providers. * Provide leadership, coaching, and development to planning and scheduling personnel, fostering a high-performing and customer-focused team environment. * Oversee daily planning and scheduling activities, ensuring resources and priorities are aligned with customer operational requirements and business objectives. * Act as the primary customer contact for planning and scheduling operations, providing workflow updates, managing escalations, and ensuring effective resolution of equipment and maintenance-related issues. * Coordinate service engineering activities, including work permits, site inductions, access requirements, and compliance documentation. * Monitor, analys
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