Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) Lead

AbbVie

Sligo, SO, Ireland permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

Quick Summary

Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) Lead is a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of AbbVie's global maintenance excellence program, which involves working closely with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

The Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) Lead is responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution of maintenance excellence at our Ballytivnan site in Sligo. The successful candidate will lead a team dedicated to improving reliability and asset management ensuring operational efficiency. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and support the site Maintenance Excellence Program by delivering all criteria set in the MEP Minimum Requirements Standard.
• Conduct and compile RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance), RCA (Root Cause Analysis), FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Periodically review and optimise Preventive Maintenance programs for effectiveness.
• Monitor plant equipment operations and lead efforts to prevent/reduce equipment failures.
• Analyze completed maintenance work orders and failure history, developing long-term solutions.
• Manage Predictive Maintenance and Mechanical Integrity Programs.
• Review installation and maintenance plans for new equipment, provide reliability specifications, and develop support plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to mitigate equipment and utility risks.
• Engage with Global Engineering teams and participate in Reliability Engineering and Maintenance forums.
• Track, analyse, and improve key maintenance KPIs (asset utilization, cost, schedule adherence, compliance).
• Train employees on reliability processes and promote preventive maintenance and continuous learning.
• Perform internal audits and support external audits.
• Utilize the Computerised Maintenance Management System (Maximo) and manage Engineering Change Control.
• Lead and mentor a team of direct reports; oversee contractors; interact cross-functionally.
• Comply with EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) policy and procedures.

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 7 years’ relevant experience with 3 years’ experience in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• Proficiency in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (Maximo or equivalent).
• Leadership skills and experience managing teams and budgets.
• Project management qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience with Lean methodologies and Operational Excellence.
• Proven problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

This is an on-site position.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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