Senior Maintenance Manager

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Wilson, NC, USA, seeks a Maintenance Senior Manager to lead and own maintenance operations for a new site. You will drive preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and maintenance engineering projects while aligning with GMP and EHS standards.

The role partners with Operations, Quality, MSAT, and Facilities to build foundational systems. Requirements include 10+ years in maintenance with GMP exposure and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, plus strong leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in maintenance, with 6+ years in biopharma or GMP manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Strong knowledge of ME2/ISO 55000 and FDA GMP maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for a US site; drive preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Oversee equipment repairs, maintenance projects, and reliability improvements.
• Manage maintenance budgeting, planning, and scheduling with KPIs.
• Ensure GMP/EHS readiness and adherence to SOPs across Maintenance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, MSAT, and Facilities teams.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Biopharma knowledge

GMP experience

Budget management

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

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.

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:

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.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

The Global Engineering & Technology organization operates as one integrated team in the delivery of Engineering, Maintenance and Automation solutions. We operate in a standard, coordinated and consistent manner in support of the current and future requirements of our Manufacturing and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) and in partnership with key internal/external network.

The Maintenance Senior Manager will lead and own Maintenance operations for the US LMDS site, driving the implementation of preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and maintenance engineering projects that optimize the performance, reliability, and productivity of the site’s manufacturing facilities and equipment.

The selected candidate will lead a team of highly technical individual contributors and Supervisors responsible for production equipment and utilities maintenance, ensuring the site consistently delivers on its safety, environmental, cost, quality, and production objectives while operating in full alignment with company production standards and cGMP requirements.

As a key leader at a newly constructed site, this role will partner with Operations, Quality, MSAT, Global Engineering Technologies, Facilities Management, EHS, and other functions to build and establish the site’s foundational maintenance systems, including Safety, Calibration and Master Data, Documentation, Spare Parts, Utilities, and Equipment Maintenance. The Maintenance Senior Manager will drive asset reliability and the effective use of site resources, and will champion a positive, collaborative, "can-do" culture.

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.

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