Global Maintenance Lead

CEVA Logistics; Libourne; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Global Maintenance Lead to define and implement the maintenance strategy across all production sites. The role focuses on innovative practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with various teams to enhance productivity. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering, and be proficient in both French and English. Located at the Libourne Headquarters, the position involves up to 40% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in technical lead manufacturing, maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management.
• Knowledge of vaccine technologies and Total Productive Maintenance principles is considered an asset.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory and compliance standards, including GMP.

Responsabilités

• Define and own the global maintenance strategy across all Ceva production sites.
• Partner with Finance and OPEX teams to propose an asset structure for efficient work order management.
• Design the optimal maintenance organisation by identifying key roles.

Connaissances

Collaborative Communication

Adaptability & Change Leadership

Analytical Problem-Solving

Proficient in French

Proficient in English

Formation

Engineering degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Description du poste

Global Maintenance Lead

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

Together, let’s share our talents.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well‑being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and well‑being of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

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Position Overview

As Global Maintenance Lead, you will define and own the global maintenance strategy across all Ceva production sites in France and internationally. In this strategic role, you will play a key part in implementing innovative maintenance practices, strengthening predictive and preventive activities, and ensuring ongoing technological monitoring. You will work to align maintenance operations with the company’s overall objectives, in collaboration with the relevant departments, to residents improve equipment performance, ensure regulatory compliance and guaranteייש](safety of personnel.

KeyResponsibilities

• Define and monitor maintenance performance indicators (KPIs) to measure lacacity.
• Partner with the Finance and OPEX teams to propose an asset structure that enables efficient work order managementoptimizes performance and costs.
• Design, together with the site teams, the optimal maintenance organisation by identifying the key roles.
• Ensure all sites have effective maintenance plans for critical equipment.
• Drive improvements in line performance by reducing planned and unplanned stoppages.
• Maintain technological surveillance to guarantee effective preventiveAdditional maintenance
• Act as BPO (Business Process Owner) for CMMS applications.obsolescence plans in collaboration with the Global CAPEX Manager.
• Coordinate the global maintenance community, fostering synergies, sharing best practices, and promoting teamwork.
• Partner with Finance to prepare and monitor maintenance budgets.
• Guarantee proper spare‑part management across all sites.
• Collaborate with the CAPEX Manager to ensure maintenance involvement in new installation design.

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KeyRequirements

• Engineering degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years experience in a technical lead manufacturing, maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management within factory environments ideally in the pharma or healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to manage global maintenance programs, define and monitor KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, downtime, costs), and drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge ofUnoque vaccine technologies (bioreactor, autoclave, fermentation, lyophilization) together with Total Productive Maintenance (Rounds a] principles would be considered an asset.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory and compliance standards, including GMP, is essential.
• Proficient in both French and English (written and verbal)

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RequiredSoft Skills

• Collaborative Communication: Build strong relationships across teams and sites raisins ensure alignment and consistency in maintenance practices.
• Adaptability & Change Leadership: Guide teams through technological and process changes to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Analytical Problem‑Solving: Apply data‑driven insights and critical thinking to identify root causes and implement sustainable reliability improvements.

Location

• On‑site presence at Ceva’s Libourne Headquarters.
• Up to 40% domestic and international travel, depending on business needs.

Join us in leading vital global function dedicated to boosting productivity, strengthening reliability, and driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. If you are a visionary leader passionate about innovation and delivering meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to be part of our transformative journey!