Air Products Coordinator

Chiesi Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pension

private medical insurance

wellbeing programme

flexible benefits programme

Job summary

Chiesi Group in Nerviano, Milan, is seeking an experienced maintenance/engineering professional to coordinate maintenance activities for pharmaceutical production lines. The role emphasizes GMP-compliant operations and collaboration across production, QA, and engineering teams.

You will ensure asset reliability, lead technicians and contractors, support qualification and start-up, and drive continuous improvements using CMMS data and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma and 3-5 years in pharmaceutical maintenance/engineering.
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and GMP documentation.
• Capable of troubleshooting and problem solving with CMMS use.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Plan maintenance interventions with production and planning to optimize schedules.
• Coordinate maintenance technicians and external contractors safely.
• Monitor equipment performance and drive improvements through RCA and continuous improvement.
• Support debugging, qualification, FAT/SAT, validation, and start-up activities.
• Maintain maintenance documentation, work orders, spare parts, and equipment history in CMMS.
• Assist regulatory inspections and internal audits with complete documentation.
• Track KPIs to improve OEE, reliability, and maintenance efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

GMP knowledge

CMMS experience

Troubleshooting

English knowledge

Education

Technical diploma

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

About us

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.

Global Technical Operations & Supply

Global Technical Operations & Supply (Global TechOp&S) is Chiesi’s global manufacturing and supply area, responsible for ensuring consistent, outstanding quality, service and value across our end-to-end supply chain. Global TechOp&S oversees the entire lifecycle of the drug: from process optimization and industrialization, to manufacturing, engineering, quality oversight, and supply chain management. Throughout this journey, Operational Excellence drives continuous improvement. This end-to-end model is powered by our four manufacturing sites - Parma (IT), Blois (FR), Santana de Parnaíba (BR), and Nerviano (IT) - together with our Virtual Plant network of external partners.

This is what you will do

You will coordinate maintenance activities for manufacturing and packaging equipment dedicated to pharmaceutical aerosol products (Metered Dose Inhalers - MDIs) and inhalers for metered-dose powders. You will ensure the reliability, availability, and compliance of production assets while supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations in accordance with GMP standards. Working closely with production, engineering, QA, Validation, Automation, and EHS, you will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities, drive equipment performance improvements, and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.

You will be responsible for

• Coordinating preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Ensuring maximum equipment availability and reliability while minimizing production downtime.
• Planning maintenance interventions in collaboration with production and planning to optimize manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinating maintenance technicians and external contractors to ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying opportunities for reliability improvement through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting troubleshooting activities
• Managing maintenance documentation, work orders, spare parts, and equipment history using the site's CMMS.
• Supporting equipment qualification, commissioning, FAT/SAT, validation, and start-up activities for new production lines.
• Managing investigations related to equipment failures, deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and Risk Assessments.
• Ensuring maintenance activities comply with GMP requirements, safety regulations, and company engineering standards.
• Collaborating with Automation and Engineering teams to optimize equipment performance and implement technical improvements.
• Supporting regulatory inspections and internal audits by ensuring maintenance documentation is complete and inspection-ready.
• Monitoring maintenance KPIs and implementing strategies to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reliability, and maintenance efficiency.

You will need to have

• Technical diploma
• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance or engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably within sterile, aerosol, or high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment, preferably MDI or aerosol production lines.
• Good understanding of GMP regulations, engineering documentation, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and automated production systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• English knowledge.

We would prefer for you to have

• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting engineering projects and continuous improvement programs.
• Knowledge of risk management tools such as FMEA.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections by FDA, AIFA.
• Project management experience and contractor supervision are considered a plus.

Location

Nerviano, Milan

Compensation Range

The minimum salary for this role is € 39.000, aligned to our established salary framework. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

• pension
• private medical insurance
• wellbeing programme
• flexible benefits programme

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

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