Maintenance Manager

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Johnson and Johnson Innovating Medicine is recruiting for a Maintenance Manager within Global Engineering and Technology (GET) in Geel, Belgium.
At Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest and most broadly based healthcare company, we set ourselves the goal to strive for a future in which disease is a thing of the past. For decades, we have pioneered world-changing and mind-blowing solutions, always putting people first and remaining true to our Credo. Every day, more than 130,000 employees across the world are blending heart, science and resourcefulness to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there is no limit to the impact you can make here.
The Geel site is the largest chemical production site for small molecule API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) within the Johnson & Johnson supplies chain. We ensure lifesaving medicines reach the patient, safely, optimally, competitively, always. Besides production of API's, the site has a launch & grow mission for new pharmaceutical products. To accomplish this mission, we keep investing in new technologies, people and partnerships. Our teams are working together in a dynamic environment where innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are common goods.

This is an exciting, high impact role with focus on Equipment Maintenance & Reliability. This is the perfect moment to join us

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in regulated manufacturing environments and enjoys building reliable, high-performing teams? Join our Global Engineering & Technology (GET) organization at the Geel site — the largest small molecule API production site in our supply chain — and help ensure lifesaving medicines reach patients safely and reliably.

As Maintenance Manager you will lead a multidisciplinary maintenance team in a business unit, driving flawless execution of preventive and corrective maintenance, improving equipment reliability, and supporting launch & grow activities for new products. You will be a visible operational leader who coaches technicians, work preparers and schedulers and a maintenance engineer, prioritizes work to minimize downtime, and partners with operations and reliability teams to deliver sustainable improvements.

• Operational leadership of technicians, work preparers and schedulers and a maintenance engineer to ensure safe, compliant and timely execution of maintenance work (preventive, corrective, calibrations, testing, overhauls).
• Coach and develop staff, foster continuous improvement and empower the maintenance organization
• Prioritize maintenance requests according to site priorities to minimize production downtime, to protect product quality and guarantee safety
• Ensure maintenance execution meets safety, quality and cost targets.
• Collaborate with plant managers and reliability engineers to identify mid- and long-term improvements and support CAPEX business cases.
• Drive digitization, standardization of work processes and reliability practices across maintenance teams.
• Participate in the Geel GET Maintenance & Reliability Leadership team and contribute to site-level initiatives.

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• Master's degree or equivalent experience (Engineering, Science or similar) or strong demonstrable experience.
• Proven people leadership skills and ability to communicate across all levels.
• Structured approach, strong organizational and change-management capability.
• Strong safety and quality mindset (experience in regulated environments preferred).
• Passion for process equipment and technology.
   

Desired

• Hands-on experience within Maintenance & Engineering (CMMS, work preparation, shutdown/overhaul planning).
• Experience partnering with reliability engineers and leading CAPEX or continuous improvement projects.
• Familiarity with GMP and SEVESO site requirements is a plus.
   

What we offer

• A meaningful role within a mission driven global healthcare company.
• An innovative, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, training and on-the-job development.
• The chance to make high-impact improvements on a large API production site and support new product launches.
• Competitive benefits and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
   

Our culture
We value a "can-do" mentality, open communication, and teamwork. Safety, quality and integrity are non-negotiable — and we support colleagues in growing their careers while delivering life-saving medicines.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply via the Johnson & Johnson careers portal and reference the Geel GET Maintenance & Reliability opportunities. For best consideration, include a CV and a short cover letter explaining your maintenance leadership experience and why you are motivated to join Geel.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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