Manager Maintenance Utilities
Purpose of the Role
As Manager Maintenance Utilities, you are responsible for the reliability, availability, and continuous improvement of all utility systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will lead a multidisciplinary maintenance team and ensure that critical installations remain safe, compliant, and efficient to continuously support the production of medicines.
Responsibilities
People Management
- Lead a team of Maintenance Engineers and Technicians.
- Coach, develop, and evaluate team members.
- Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, and performance.
- Manage external maintenance partners and contractors.
Maintenance & Reliability
- Take overall responsibility for preventive and corrective maintenance of utility systems.
- Ensure maximum asset availability and reliability.
- Minimize unplanned downtime and technical disruptions.
- Prioritize maintenance activities based on business risks.
Utilities Management
Responsible for the maintenance and performance of, among others:
- HVAC systems
- Water for Injection (WFI)
- Steam systems
- Compressed air and vacuum systems
- Other critical utility services
Asset Management
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
- Create long-term replacement and improvement plans for installations.
- Analyze equipment failures and initiate sustainable improvements.
- Manage maintenance budgets and capital investments.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
- Balance maintenance requirements with production demands.
- Advise site management on technical risks and improvement opportunities.
- Build support for improvement initiatives across the organization.
GMP & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP requirements.
- Support audits and inspections.
- Oversee accurate documentation and adherence to procedures.
- Maintain compliance throughout the maintenance process.
Continuous Improvement
- Improve maintenance processes, systems, and KPIs.
- Promote a culture of operational excellence.
- Contribute to the maintenance strategy and roadmap for the coming years.
- Implement best practices in reliability and maintenance management.
Key KPIs
- Equipment Reliability
- Downtime Reduction
- Maintenance Cost Efficiency
- GMP Compliance
- Safety Performance
- Team Engagement
- Asset Availability
Profile
- Strong technical background in maintenance and/or engineering.
- Experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of asset management, reliability engineering, and utilities systems.
- Experienced people manager who can balance day-to-day operational challenges with long-term strategic objectives.
- Strong communicator capable of building relationships with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Interested?
Apply via the button above or contact Bram Eggenkamp at b.eggenkamp@progressive-nl.com.
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