Maintenance Exellence Owner

Danaher; Finland; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiometer, part of Danaher, is seeking a Maintenance Excellence Owner to lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs across GMP facilities. This on-site role can be based in Turku (FI), Brønshøj (DK) or Stargard (PL).

You will drive a culture of maintenance excellence and reliability to support uninterrupted production and compliant operations. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, you will shape enterprise TPM strategy, establish governance, share best

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?At Radiometer, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.At Radiometer, life comes first. Our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses. We’re a team that celebrates diverse ideas and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and make a real impact, with your unique perspective driving us forward in improving patient care. At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.As the Maintenance Excellence Owner you will lead the strategy, governance, and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs across multiple sites in a GMP‑regulated environment. This role ensures that equipment, utilities, and facilities operate at peak reliability to support uninterrupted production. You will drive a culture of maintenance excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and EHS.

This position reports to the Director, Manufacturing Science and Engineering, as part of Global Manufacturing Engineering. On‑Site position, either Turku (FI), Brønshøj (DK) or Stargard (PL).

In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

• Enterprise TPM Strategy & Governance Shape and guide our Enterprise TPM strategy, making sure maintenance practices support strong manufacturing performance, quality expectations, regulatory needs, and long‑term business goals - including how we manage assets throughout their lifecycle.

• Best Practices Sharing & Programs Drive maintenance programs across sites by establishing and governing standardized and best practice sharing.

• TPM Pillars & Culture of Continuous Improvement Sponsor, assess and embed TPM pillars - Daily Management, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Equipment & Supplier Requirements, and Autonomous Maintenance, driving accountability, operator ownership, and continuous improvement culture.

• Reliability & Operational Performance Lead enterprise reliability and operational excellence initiatives, leveraging RCM and FMEA to improve asset availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and drive sustained performance improvement.

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Oversight Maintain executive accountability for maintenance compliance with cGMP, GxP, EHS, and global regulatory standards, overseeing audit readiness, inspection support, and critical asset risk management.

• Digital Enablement & Systems Optimization Direct the enterprise CMMS/EAM and digital maintenance strategy, ensuring data integrity, asset visibility, and adoption of advanced technologies to improve reliability, cost, and decision‑making.

• People, Stakeholder & External Partnership Leadership Lead and develop maintenance leadership teams while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and key vendors/OEMs to align priorities and support enterprise objectives.

The Essential Requirements of the Job Include:

• Bachelors’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial) or related field.

• 10+ years of maintenance, engineering, or operations experience in a GMP life sciences environment (biotech, pharma, medical devices).

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi‑site or large‑scale maintenance programs.

• Strong knowledge of TPM methodologies, reliability engineering, and CMMS/EAM systems.

• Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime in regulated manufacturing.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.

• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma.

• Familiarity with digital maintenance technologies and Industry 4.0 applications.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel ~25% yearly.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com .