Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all site infrastructure, utilities, and facilities systems within a regulated medical manufacturing environment. This role ensures that facilities operations support production, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, ISO 13485) while driving continuous improvement, sustainability, and cost control.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages department personnel by interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating job performance, disciplining, scheduling work and other related responsibilities.
Manages the facilities department.
Project leader on new construction projects and plans, and coordinates with outside contractors regarding construction needs.
Coordinates the maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning of offices and facilities and resolves complaints as they occur.
Advises and consults with managerial and supervisory staff regarding hazardous communication issues and maintains records.
Responds to requests for assistance from other departments, attempting to meet the needs described on a timely basis.
Performs a variety of related duties to ensure that facilities are maintained and that safety goals are achieved, as required.
Develop and implement the site sustainability strategy aligned with corporate ESG targets.
Drive Lean / Six Sigma initiatives across facilities operations.
Manage service providers (HVAC, maintenance, utilities, environmental services).

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in a related field.
A minimum of six years of facilities coordination and maintenance experience.
Knowledge of maintenance methods and techniques
Ability to resolve problems on a timely basis.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization and function as a team member.
Knowledge of safety related issues and principles.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

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Key Benefits

Attractive Salary package
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Health Insurance Cover
Life assurance
Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar
Excellent career progression opportunities
Recognition scheme
Free Parking
Educational assistance
Internal training courses
Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service
Active Sports and Social Club

We are Global

Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993. Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution.

Medtech Company of the Year Winner

Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are exceling in the MedTech industry.

People Development

At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees! We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career!

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite! We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

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