Maintenance Manager Utilities (Pharma)

Oxford Global Resources; Leiden; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Leiden is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager Utilities for a temporary assignment of 18 to 24 months. You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, purified water, steam systems, and related utility equipment in a GMP manufacturing site.

You will report to the Site Maintenance Lead, collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality, and drive reliability, efficiency and asset performance while ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar maintenance management role.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of GMP‑regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience with utility systems and technical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Ensure reliability, availability and performance of critical utility systems.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance for HVAC, pharmaceutical water, steam and related equipment.
• Manage external maintenance service providers and vendors.
• Monitor daily maintenance performance and resolve issues.
• Prioritize activities aligned with production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement for reliability and asset performance.
• Professionalize maintenance processes and asset management.
• Contribute to medium- and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Support workforce planning and team development.
• Ensure GMP and safety compliance in all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication (Dutch & English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Maintenance Manager Utilities at J&J Leiden

About Johnson & Johnson Leiden

J&J is a leading international pharmaceutical manufacturer dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients worldwide. The Leiden site operates within a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment and plays a key role in the production of innovative medicines.

The Maintenance Department is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of critical production and utility systems that support manufacturing operations. Continuous improvement, operational excellence, and asset reliability are central to the team's success.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager Utilities for a temporary assignment of approximately 18 to 24 months.

In this role, you will join a large maintenance organization consisting of more than 80 technical professionals. You will lead a multidisciplinary maintenance team responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of critical utility systems, including HVAC, purified water systems, and steam generation and distribution equipment.

This position requires a strong people leader who can balance day-to-day operational priorities with long-term strategic improvements.

Responsibilities

As Maintenance Manager Utilities, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of critical utility systems.
• Managing preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinating maintenance activities for HVAC, pharmaceutical water, steam, and related utility equipment.
• Managing external maintenance service providers and key vendor relationships.
• Monitoring daily maintenance performance and resolving operational challenges.
• Prioritizing maintenance activities in alignment with production requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and asset performance.
• Further professionalizing maintenance processes and asset management practices.
• Contributing to medium- and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Supporting workforce planning, succession planning, and team development.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are executed in compliance with GMP and safety requirements.

Team Structure

You will directly manage:

• 8 Maintenance Engineers
• 7 Maintenance Technicians

In addition, you will oversee multiple external maintenance service contracts with a scope comparable to your internal organization.

You will report directly to the Site Maintenance Lead and collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other key stakeholders across the site.

Why This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership position within a global pharmaceutical organization.
• Responsibility for a team of 15 maintenance professionals.
• Ownership of critical utility systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Significant influence on maintenance strategy, asset performance, and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale improvement initiatives within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Exposure to complex utility systems and advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced maintenance leader with a strong technical background and proven experience in highly regulated industries.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Or a related technical discipline

Experience

• 10+ years of maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar maintenance management role.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing utility systems and technical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes and asset management principles.
• Experience with SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).

Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with strategic objectives.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Results-driven mindset with a continuous improvement focus.

Employment Conditions

• Salary between €6,000 and €7,200 per month, depending on experience.
• Temporary assignment of 18-24 months.
• Opportunity to work within a leading international pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to large-scale maintenance operations and complex utility systems.
• Challenging leadership role with significant impact on site performance.
• Vacancy number: 27697