2027 Graduate Manufacturing Process Specialist

Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing

ROLE TITLE: Graduate Manufacturing Process Specialist

START DATE: September 2027

LOCATION: Cork, Ireland

Reporting to Operations Manager, this position is responsible for representing operations on capital project teams and supporting first line troubleshooting of the day-to-day activities within Operations.

€34,800.00 - €55,775.00

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Monitoring and troubleshooting of the manufacturing process and equipment issues and process optimization.
• Monitoring and reporting of process performance using statistical process control
• Troubleshooting of DCS (e.g Delta V) and PLC control systems.
• Investigating and resolving issues raised within the Manufacturing Department.
• Participate in/ Lead Cross Functional teams when required.
• Support of Commissioning and Qualification activities.
• Preparation and updating of Batch Records, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Provide process and equipment related training as required within the Manufacturing Department.
• Completion of assigned tasks to support manufacture of quality biomedicines in accordance with cGMP and EHS requirements.
• Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP.
• Lead, support and participate in commissioning and qualification activities both current and future projects (and annual re-qualification activities.
• Prioritize and schedule activities to support business needs and to meet requirements of Master Production Schedule.
• Support ongoing studies by Validation, OTS and other support functions.

Professional

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

• Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
• Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
• Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
• Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.
• Develop influencing & communication skills.
• Gain Project Management experience.
• Learn new and innovative technologies.
• Gain exposure to Senior Management Team.
• Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

Interface at (Team Leader, Manager and Director level) with all site departments, Operations and Maintenance.

Contact with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, OTS, Validation and Training departments.

Contact with other J&J Innovative Medicine sites. Be conscious of internal customers to Manufacturing department and be cognoscente of their requirements.

• You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor's level degree in either Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Science, Engineering or equivalent.degree and are due to graduate in 2027.
• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience of SAP, LIM's and/or other business systems.
• 6-Sigma/Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving/decision making methodology training
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
• Customer focus.
• Innovative.
• Mechanical/Technical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.

• A GMP regulated environment.
• Cell culture or purification processes.
• Project / New equipment installation.
• Process engineering
• DCS (e.g. Delta V), SCADA and PLC systems