Manager Maintenance Utilities

Progressive; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Manager Maintenance Utilities to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the reliability and continuous improvement of all utility systems on site. You will ensure assets remain available, compliant, safe, and efficient to support pharmaceutical production.

You will manage maintenance strategies, budgets, and collaborations with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations while driving continuous improvement and KPIs across reliability and asset availability.

Qualifications

• Requires strong technical maintenance background in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams to improve uptime.
• Experience balancing production needs with maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance engineers and technicians.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members.
• Foster safety, quality, and performance culture.
• Manage external maintenance partners and contractors.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Leadership

GMP compliance

Stakeholder management

Reliability engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Manager Maintenance Utilities

As Manager Maintenance Utilities, you are responsible for the reliability, availability, and continuous improvement of all utility systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will lead a multidisciplinary maintenance team and ensure that critical installations remain safe, compliant, and efficient to continuously support the production of medicines.

Responsibilities

People Management

• Lead a team of Maintenance Engineers and Technicians.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members.
• Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, and performance.
• Manage external maintenance partners and contractors.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Take overall responsibility for preventive and corrective maintenance of utility systems.
• Ensure maximum asset availability and reliability.
• Minimize unplanned downtime and technical disruptions.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on business risks.

Utilities Management

Responsible for the maintenance and performance of, among others:

• HVAC systems
• Water for Injection (WFI)
• Steam systems
• Compressed air and vacuum systems
• Other critical utility services

Asset Management

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
• Create long-term replacement and improvement plans for installations.
• Analyze equipment failures and initiate sustainable improvements.
• Manage maintenance budgets and capital investments.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Balance maintenance requirements with production demands.
• Advise site management on technical risks and improvement opportunities.
• Build support for improvement initiatives across the organization.

GMP & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP requirements.
• Support audits and inspections.
• Oversee accurate documentation and adherence to procedures.
• Maintain compliance throughout the maintenance process.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve maintenance processes, systems, and KPIs.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence.
• Contribute to the maintenance strategy and roadmap for the coming years.
• Implement best practices in reliability and maintenance management.

Key KPIs

• Equipment Reliability
• Downtime Reduction
• Maintenance Cost EfficiencyGMP Compliance
• Safety Performance
• Team Engagement
• Asset Availability

Profile

• Strong technical background in maintenance and/or engineering.
• Experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of asset management, reliability engineering, and utilities systems.
• Experienced people manager who can balance day-to-day operational challenges with long-term strategic objectives.
• Strong communicator capable of building relationships with both technical teams and business stakeholders.