Senior Maintenance Manager

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Wilson, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Manager will lead and own Maintenance operations for the US LMDS site, driving preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and maintenance engineering projects to optimize the performance, reliability, and productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment. The role leads technical individual contributors and Supervisors responsible for production equipment and utilities maintenance, ensuring the site meets safety, environmental, cost, quality, and production objectives in alignment with company standards and cGMP requirements. At a newly constructed site, the manager will partner with Operations, Quality, MSAT, Global Engineering Technologies, Facilities Management, EHS, and other functions to establish foundational maintenance systems for Safety, Calibration and Master Data, Documentation, Spare Parts, Utilities, and Equipment Maintenance. The role drives asset reliability and effective resource use while fostering a positive, collaborative culture. It owns maintenance planning, scheduling, budget, and execution, and maintains GMP and EHS audit readiness. The position may involve increased travel during startup activities; steady-state travel is expected to be 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 stakeholder needs, prioritize work, and 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, collaboration, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, and excellent oral, written, and presentation communication 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 (Green Belt or Black Belt).

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and inspire individual contributors and Supervisors, including performance management, training and development, succession planning, and career development.
Establish and own processes for preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and maintenance projects to improve 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 operational plans aligned with site objectives; allocate resources for reliability, availability, cost, and compliance targets, and ensure execution supports on-time production schedules.
Oversee maintenance programs and repair projects and serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders.
Partner on risk assessments for new equipment and machinery and lead engineering reviews assessing reliability, maintenance costs, asset criticality, and 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 GMP and EHS audit-ready condition through compliance with policies, SOPs, good documentation practices, and housekeeping standards.
Ensure SOP compliance and timely reporting, investigation, and resolution of deviations, events, and Non-Conformances; drive assigned CAPAs and provide SME support as needed.
Promote EHS ownership and regulatory compliance, including proper PPE and LOTO use, timely incident and accident reporting and investigation, and adherence to site safety programs.