Engineering Maintenance Lead

Novartis; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global pharmaceutical company in Zaragoza is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Lead to manage a team of engineers and technicians. The role involves overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and implementing performance KPIs. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have 3-5 years of experience in related industries. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

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Formación

• 3-5 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or FMCG industries.
• Ability to analyze recurrent breakdowns technically.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and KPIs.

Responsabilidades

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Implement Maintenance KPIs and report results.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Technical analysis

Instrumentation skills

Knowledge of GMP

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Educación

Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Summary
The Engineering Maintenance Lead manages a team of plant engineers and technicians to support manufacturing continuously, efficiently, and effectively through maintenance activities (corrective, preventive).

About The Role

Major Accountabilities:

1. Ensure continuity of preventive and corrective maintenance activities throughout the week, including on-call coverage. Facilitate handovers within the maintenance team and with production to maintain transparency and communication.
2. Implement Maintenance KPIs, report monthly results to the Global Maintenance Structure, and identify opportunities for improvement to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
3. Ensure adherence to training schedules, prioritize Work Orders, and implement Work Order review processes. Contribute to weekly planning meetings.
4. Set goals, manage performance, and oversee development activities for all direct reports, including managing leave and requests.
5. Collaborate with Production Supervisors to ensure safe planning and execution of interdepartmental activities.
6. Ensure maintenance compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, documenting all activities per cGMP requirements.
7. Oversee calibration and maintenance plans, including scheduling shutdowns when necessary.
8. Demonstrate instrumentation and troubleshooting skills.
9. Maintain knowledge of procedures, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance with cGMP and HPRA/FDA standards.
10. Minimize equipment breakdowns and their impact on production hours. Represent Engineering support at Tier morning meetings, coordinate resources, and review work plans weekly.
11. Connect onsite maintenance teams with other sites within RLT and Novartis, adhering to Global Maintenance Standards through regular calls.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or FMCG industries, with detailed knowledge of manufacturing equipment
• Ability to analyze recurrent breakdowns technically
• Strong problem-solving skills related to electrical and mechanical equipment issues
• Deep understanding of Pharma GMPs, Maintenance KPIs, and onsite equipment
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with maintenance activities or radioprotection equipment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures, KPIs, and CMMS systems

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Level of Seniority

Intermediate