For our client, an international pharmaceutical company, we are currently looking for a Manager Maintenance and Utilities.
The Manager, Maintenance and Utilities is responsible for ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of all mechanical systems and non-electrical energy systems, such as boilers and clean steam, within the Lengnau facility.
Position Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Manage Daily Operations: Be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance and Utilities Team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team to foster a high-performance culture. Provide clear direction, set performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
Assign tasks, inspect work, review documentation, and develop training programs.
Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Inspections: Ensure all mechanical systems and non-electrical energy systems follow relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, including GMP standards for the manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies (MABs) for human use.
CMMS Management: Use the site’s implemented Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), One Maximo, to supervise and manage maintenance activities, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
Planned Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: Develop and implement a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program tailored to the high-tech, fully automated stainless steel GMP manufacturing facility. Use predictive maintenance technologies to supervise equipment conditions, ensuring the reliability of critical systems such as boilers and clean steam generators.
Mechanical Systems and Non-Electrical Energy Infrastructure: Lead the maintenance of all mechanical systems.
Experience & Competences
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in a high-tech, automated GMP manufacturing facility.
Demonstrated experience in managing mechanical systems and non-electrical energy systems, such as boilers and clean steam.
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performance maintenance teams.
In-depth knowledge of GMP standards in manufacturing settings, particularly for human-use MAB production is an advantage.
Strong understanding of GMP standards and maintenance requirements (NIST/USP/ISO).
Experience managing cross-disciplinary teams and maintaining complex, highly regulated environments.
Strong understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., GMP, health and safety, environmental standards).
Proven experience in using CMMS, particularly One Maximo, to manage maintenance operations across large, diverse facilities.
If you are interested in this position, we are looking forward to your application.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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