Associate Director - Maintenance and Reliability

Takeda • Social Circle, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading all Plant Maintenance functions, including maintenance execution, calibration, planning and scheduling, spare parts management, and reliability engineering. The position ensures the delivery of safe, compliant, and cost‑effective maintenance and reliability services that support uninterrupted manufacturing operations and overall business objectives. As a key member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team, you will provide thought leadership and strategic direction across maintenance, calibration, and reliability disciplines. You will coach and influence site leadership and cross‑functional partners to drive best practices, continuous improvement, and sustainable performance. You will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for maintenance, calibration, spare parts management, and reliability, ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently achieved in alignment with the site and business strategy. For smaller sites, the scope of this role may also include Facilities Management and Utility Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of maintenance and technical experience, including 5+ years of people leadership, preferably in a pharmaceutical and/or GMP‑regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, maintenance and reliability best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, FMEA, Kaizen, Gemba, Root Cause Analysis).
• Experience using CMMS systems and managing maintenance and reliability KPIs.
• Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations at the local, state, and federal level.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional licensure or certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the site maintenance and calibration strategy, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations.
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing maintenance organization, including maintenance, calibration, spare parts, planning & scheduling, and reliability (with facilities and utilities oversight at smaller sites).
• Serve as a member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team, partnering closely with Manufacturing and site stakeholders.
• Own the maintenance budget and asset lifecycle strategy, driving reliability, cost control, and long-term performance.
• Ensure uninterrupted support for 24/7 manufacturing operations, including utilities, shutdowns, and emergency response.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Quality, and EHS requirements, including audit readiness and closure of deviations and CAPAs.
• Collaborate with regional and global engineering partners to share best practices and implement standardized solutions.
• Develop and track key performance metrics, using data to improve maintenance and reliability outcomes.
• Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, required training, and alignment with Takeda’s Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director