Head of Maintenance and Pharma Engineering (m/f/d)

Head of Maintenance and Pharma Engineering (m/f/d)

Country: Germany

Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 44507

Management | Permanent | Full-/ Part-time | On-Site

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the job looks like

• Leading & empowering the group of engineers, supervisors and technicians
• Engineering projects from concept phase over purchasing & installation to ramp-up phase
• Managing the project business cases & maintenance/project budgets
• Ensuring the effective supply and storage of spare parts
• Planned maintenance activities to keep the machine in basic conditions and implement the PM-Program (Preventive Maintenance)
• Deliver training to technicians and operators as well as analysis of breakdowns
• Supporting other functions with root-cause-analysis as well as supporting technical projects and the implementation of new products & processes
• Ensuring the adherence to the GMP-rules in the pharmaceutical area as well as ensuring the adherence to safety-standards

What you´ll bring to the table

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or comparable
• Track record of several years of experience in maintenance, engineering and production roles in the manufacturing area
• Track record in leading teams (high-performing-teams) and proven ability to effectively communicate through and work in a matrix organization in a multinational company
• Strong experience in technical project management
• Strong experience in OPEXc, TPM and PM-programs as well as proven experience in purchasing & installing new lines, machines and technical devices
• Fluency in business English and German
• Proven experience in cultural change and effectively managing and aligning a team (steering committees, goal alignment, leadership development)
• Result driven and value adding: understanding and responding to customer needs, prioritizes, simplifies and acts efficiently

What are some of the local benefits

• Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis“ and holiday activities for employees’ children
• 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
• (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations

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"At Grünenthal we are committed to working towards a world free of pain every single day. This inspiring goal drives us to push boundaries and continuously improve our processes and products."

In line with this purpose the Aachen Site has embarked on an ambitious journey to become the best pharmaceutical packaging site in Europe. This means we are dedicated to ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient supply of our products to patients who rely on us. Every step we take, every improvement we make, brings us closer to achieving this vision."

Christoph Hausser , the Hiring Manager

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, fully-integrated pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 27 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in approx. 100 countries. In 2023, Grünenthal employed around 4,400 people and achieved revenues of € 1.8bn.