Maintenance Exellence Owner (m/f/d)

Radiometer; Stargard; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiometer in Stargard, Poland, part of the Danaher family, seeks a Maintenance Excellence Owner to lead strategy, governance and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance across GMP sites.

You will drive reliability, champion TPM pillars, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and EHS to ensure compliant, high‑quality production and continuous improvement across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of maintenance, engineering, or operations experience in GMP life sciences.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of TPM methodologies and reliability engineering.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead TPM strategy and governance to support manufacturing performance and regulatory needs.
• Establish and share standardized maintenance programs across sites.
• Sponsor TPM pillars and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead reliability and operational performance initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with cGMP, GxP and EHS standards.
• Direct digital maintenance strategies and CMMS/EAM optimization.
• Develop maintenance leadership teams and coordinate with key vendors.

Skills

Leadership

TPM methodologies

Reliability engineering

Regulatory & GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAM

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 (m/f/d) 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 and an onsite position in Stargard, Poland.

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.

We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.

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