Senior Maintenance Manager

6014-Janssen Biotech, Inc. Legal Entity; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Wilson, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Maintenance Leader to guide a high-performing maintenance organization focused on GMP-compliant practices and reliable manufacturing support. You will manage budgets, CAPAs, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

The role requires 10+ years in maintenance, including leadership in a GMP environment, and hands-on experience with CMMS systems. Travel and site start-up involvement may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience, incl. 6 years in biopharma/pharma GMP environment.
• Prior people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, cGMP in FDA-regulated maint.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems (SAP PM or Maximo).
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of individual contributors and Supervisors; manage performance, training, succession planning, and career development.
• Drive preventive maintenance, repairs, and maintenance projects to optimize productivity and reliability of manufacturing and utilities equipment.
• Design, build, and implement Safety, Calibration and Master Data, Documentation, Spare Parts, Utilities, and Equipment Maintenance Systems for the new site.
• Develop tactical and operational plans for the Maintenance organization aligning with site objectives.
• Allocate resources to meet maintenance targets for reliability, availability, cost, and compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAM

Job description

Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function: Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of individual contributors and Supervisors; own performance management, training and development, succession planning, and meaningful career development conversations to build a high-performing maintenance organization.
• Establish and own the processes that drive the execution of preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and maintenance projects to optimize the productivity and reliability of manufacturing and utilities equipment.
• Lead the design, build, and implementation of Safety, Calibration and Master Data, Documentation, Spare Parts, Utilities, and Equipment Maintenance Systems for the new site.
• Develop tactical and operational plans for the Maintenance organization that support site objectives and business goals.
• Allocate resources to deliver on Maintenance targets for reliability, availability, cost, and compliance, and be responsible for execution to ensure on-time production schedules.
• Oversee maintenance programs and repair projects, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted partner for internal stakeholders.
• Partner on risk assessments for the integration and use of new equipment and machinery, leading engineering reviews of proposed equipment to evaluate reliability, maintenance costs, asset criticality ranking, and previously unidentified safety risks.
• Own the Maintenance budget and ensure cost-effective use of resources, including internal maintenance costs, service providers, spare parts, and contractors.
• Own the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling process, ensuring corrective work orders are properly planned and weekly schedules are developed, executed, and tracked against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain assigned areas in a constant state of GMP and EHS audit readiness by ensuring compliance with policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), good documentation practices, and housekeeping standards.
• Foster a strong culture of GMP compliance by ensuring site SOPs are strictly followed and that all deviations, events, and Non-Conformances are reported, investigated, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Drive the completion of assigned Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support as needed.
• Champion an Environmental Health and Safety culture of ownership and regulatory compliance, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), timely reporting and investigation of EHS incidents and accidents, and commitment to site safety standards and programs.

Qualifications Education:

A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, required Experience and Skills:

Required:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a maintenance environment, including at least 6 years of proven experience within the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry or another GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Prior people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage multiple stakeholder needs, prioritize work, and consistently deliver results.
• Strong working knowledge of biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical processes, utilities, and facilities.
• Solid understanding of cGMP requirements for Maintenance in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Equipment Excellence (ME2)/ISO 55000 and industry best practices for Maintenance and Reliability.
• Strong influencing, partnering, and collaboration skills, with sound analytical and critical thinking abilities and excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Business and strategic acumen, including project management and financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental standards within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Preferred:

• Experience leading Maintenance through a greenfield or new site start-up, including commissioning and qualification (C&Q) and the transition to routine commercial operations.
• Experience supporting biologics, large molecule, or aseptic/sterile manufacturing operations.
• Hands‑on experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/EAM), such as SAP PM or Maximo, including building asset hierarchies, master data, and maintenance plans.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent reliability certification.
• Experience leveraging digital tools and data analytics to improve asset performance and maintenance decision‑making.

Other:

• Lean, Six Sigma, or Process Excellence certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).

This role may require periods of increased travel to support startup activities based on functional needs and project timelines. In some cases, this could involve frequent travel and/or short-term stays with vendors, sister companies, or partners. In steady state, we expect travel to <10%.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.].

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills: Audit Management, Business Alignment, Developing Others, Equipment Maintenance, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Standards, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Quality Control Testing, Quality Validation, Repair Management, Risk Management Framework, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Change, Team Management

Preferred Skills: Audit Management, Business Alignment, Developing Others, Equipment Maintenance, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Standards, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Quality Control Testing, Quality Validation, Repair Management, Risk Management Framework, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Change, Team Management

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.