Facility & Maintenance Manager

Overview

Facility & Maintenance Manager - Italy, Paterno' - Permanent Contract

Are you local to Paterno' and looking for your next contract assignment? Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organisation, are recruiting for a Facility & Maintenance Manager to join their newly assembled team and help contribute towards the development of their next core projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance strategy across production equipment, cleanrooms, HVAC systems, and site infrastructure
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans, aligned with GMP and EHS standards
• Own and optimise our CMMS system, ensuring accurate asset tracking, work order management, and performance reporting
• Manage critical utilities (WFI, HVAC, compressed air, purified water, etc.) to ensure up time and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Validation teams to minimise downtime and optimise throughput
• Oversee contractor management, ensuring safe and compliant execution of third-party work
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures and facility deviations

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Requires extensive experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, ideally within API or pharmaceutical production
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS platforms, technical documentation, and regulatory standards
• Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and external contractors
• Deep understanding of EHS, GMP, and validation protocols
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in both Italian and English is essential for effective communication across local and global teams