Facilities Planning & Maintenance Systems Lead

About the Role

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Facilities Planning & Maintenance Systems Lead for a 12-month contract position in Limerick, Ireland. This onsite role involves leading the design, implementation, and ongoing management of maintenance planning and scheduling systems, specifically Maximo, within the Facilities function. The objective is to enhance asset maintenance strategies, digitize maintenance workflows, and foster continuous improvement using Lean principles. The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert for CMMS configuration, maintenance tactics, and reliability-centered practices, ensuring the robustness of preventive maintenance programs, data accuracy, and performance reporting driven by key performance indicators (KPIs).

The company reserves the right to modify duties. This role requires the individual to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. The position is based in Limerick with no travel required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling Systems (Maximo)

• Spearhead the comprehensive setup, configuration, and enhancement of Maximo as the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for Facilities. This includes managing work order workflows, preventive maintenance structures, job plans, inventory integration, and reporting dashboards.
• Guarantee the accuracy of system data and utilize Maximo to generate meaningful maintenance metrics and KPIs that facilitate performance discussions and informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain a detailed weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedule, ensuring balanced resource allocation and timely completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Provide training and coaching to technicians, supervisors, and engineers on the effective utilization of Maximo for work execution, feedback collection, and compliance adherence.

Asset Maintenance Strategy & Tactics

• Assist the Facilities team in formulating and refining asset maintenance plans, selecting appropriate maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, condition-based, run-to-failure) based on asset criticality and risk assessments.
• Employ Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) methodologies to identify potential failure modes, evaluate risks, and drive improvements in maintenance strategies.
• Ensure that corrective and preventive maintenance activities are planned with adequate resources and necessary downtime arranged.
• Create and maintain an annual preventive maintenance lookahead schedule to facilitate effective resource planning throughout the year.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Promote Lean principles within the maintenance planning function by eliminating waste in planning processes, reducing non-value-added activities, and establishing standard work procedures.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing sustainment of 5S principles in maintenance workshops, storage areas, and work zones.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects aimed at boosting equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and enhancing maintenance efficiency.

Digitisation of Maintenance Activities

• Drive the transition of maintenance workflows from paper-based systems to digital formats for work orders, inspections, and compliance records.
• Utilize technology, including mobile CMMS, IoT sensors, and digital checklists, to improve data collection, real-time monitoring, and decision-making capabilities.
• Generate and present weekly/monthly Facilities KPIs, leveraging Maximo data to guide performance discussions and improvement initiatives.

General Duties

• Support the execution of all strategic initiatives related to Facilities engineering and plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements during the procurement and installation of new Facilities equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members, fostering strong teamwork to meet daily operational needs.
• Liaise with project teams to update equipment and system information as required.
• All employees are accountable for minimizing the Environmental and Health & Safety impact of their work.

How to Succeed

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Possess an Electrical, Mechanical, or Reliability Engineering qualification (NFQ Level 7 or equivalent).
• Accumulate a minimum of 7 years of experience in a regulated industry, such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals, with at least 3 years in a planning/scheduling or CMMS administration capacity.
• Demonstrate expert proficiency in Maximo, including its setup, configuration, and daily management of planning and scheduling systems.
• Show proven experience in developing and overseeing asset maintenance plans and preventive maintenance programs.
• Exhibit a strong comprehension of various maintenance tactics (preventive, predictive, condition-based) and their practical application.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience with FMEA/FMECA methodologies within a maintenance or reliability context.
• Hold a Lean certification or possess demonstrable experience applying Lean tools (e.g., 5S, standard work, value stream mapping) in a maintenance setting.
• Experience in digitizing maintenance processes, including mobile CMMS, digital inspections, and IoT integration.
• Possess project management skills or a formal qualification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Lean Six Sigma).

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exhibit expert-level knowledge of Maximo CMMS or a comparable enterprise asset management system.
• Possess strong analytical capabilities to interpret maintenance data and derive actionable insights.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Be capable of influencing and coaching individuals at all organizational levels, from technicians to senior management.
• Maintain a methodical, structured, and detail-oriented approach to all tasks.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with FMEA/FMECA and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Experience in implementing and sustaining 5S initiatives.
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools for creating KPI dashboards.
• Ability to embody J&J leadership standards, including managing complexity, adhering to Credo values, fostering innovation, and maintaining customer focus.
• Strong skills in influencing stakeholders and managing relationships.

Benefits

This contract role offers a highly competitive hourly rate and is for a duration of 12 months.

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