Senior Maintenance Manager

Johnson & Johnson•Wilson, NC

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Manager will lead and own Maintenance operations for the US LMDS site, overseeing preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and maintenance engineering projects to improve the performance, reliability, and productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment. The position leads technical individual contributors and Supervisors responsible for production equipment and utilities maintenance, helping the site meet safety, environmental, cost, quality, and production objectives in alignment with company production standards and cGMP requirements. At a newly constructed site, this leader will partner with Operations, Quality, MSAT, Global Engineering Technologies, Facilities Management, EHS, and other functions to establish foundational maintenance systems, including Safety, Calibration and Master Data, Documentation, Spare Parts, Utilities, and Equipment Maintenance. The role drives asset reliability and effective use of resources while fostering a positive, collaborative culture. The position may involve increased travel during startup activities, potentially including frequent travel or short-term stays with vendors, sister companies, or partners. In steady state, expected travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in a maintenance environment, including at least 6 years in 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 maintenance and reliability best practices.
Strong influencing, partnering, and collaboration skills; sound analytical and critical thinking abilities; and excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
Business and strategic acumen, including project management and financial management experience.
Strong knowledge of safety and environmental standards in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading Maintenance through a greenfield or new-site startup, including commissioning and qualification (C&Q) and transition to routine commercial operations.
Experience supporting biologics, large-molecule, or aseptic/sterile manufacturing operations.
Hands-on experience with a 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 using digital tools and data analytics to improve asset performance and maintenance decision-making.
Lean, Six Sigma, or Process Excellence certification at Green Belt or Black Belt level.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and inspire individual contributors and Supervisors; manage performance, training and development, succession planning, and career development.
Establish and own processes for preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and maintenance projects to optimize manufacturing and utilities equipment productivity and reliability.
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 meet reliability, availability, cost, and compliance targets, and oversee execution to support on-time production schedules.
Oversee maintenance programs and repair projects and serve as the primary point of contact and trusted partner for internal stakeholders.
Partner on risk assessments for new equipment and machinery and lead engineering reviews evaluating reliability, maintenance costs, asset criticality, and potential safety risks.
Own the Maintenance budget and ensure cost-effective use of internal maintenance resources, service providers, spare parts, and contractors.
Own Maintenance Planning and Scheduling, ensuring corrective work orders are planned and weekly schedules are developed, executed, and tracked against KPIs.
Maintain assigned areas in a state of GMP and EHS audit readiness, ensuring compliance with policies, SOPs, good documentation practices, and housekeeping standards.
Promote GMP compliance by ensuring SOPs are followed and deviations, events, and Non-Conformances are reported, investigated, and resolved in a timely manner.
Drive completion of assigned CAPAs and provide subject matter expert support as needed.
Champion EHS ownership and regulatory compliance, including PPE use, LOTO, timely reporting and investigation of incidents and accidents, and adherence to site safety programs.