Responsibilities:- Lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities across all shifts.
- Directly manage mechanical managers and reliability supervisors and ensure clear communication, accountability, and performance alignment across the workforce.
- Ensure proper staffing, coverage, and skill distribution to meet production and maintenance requirements.
- Establish standardized shift handoff processes to ensure continuity and visibility of work.
- Lead maintenance operations within a unionized workforce environment, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Serve as primary liaison between management and union representatives for maintenance-related matters.
- Address grievances, disciplinary actions, and workforce concerns in alignment with HR and labor agreements.
- Promote a culture of fairness, accountability, and engagement while maintaining operational standards.
- Collaborate with HR on workforce planning, contract interpretation, and negotiations support.
- Monitor overtime, scheduling efficiency, and labor utilization.
- Own and continuously improve the Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.
- Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices to maximize equipment uptime and asset life.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes for equipment failures.
- Develop and track key metrics such as:
o MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)o MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)o Equipment uptime and downtime trendso Ensure optimal stocking levels to support uptime while minimizing excess inventory.- Partner with procurement to manage vendor relationships, lead times, and cost control.
- Implement systems for:
• Critical spare identification
• Inventory accuracy and cycle counts
• Obsolescence reduction
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to maintenance processes.
- Lead initiatives focused on:
o Reduced downtime
o Improved changeovers
o Increased labor productivity
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain to meet operational objectives.
- Support installation and startup of new equipment and capital projects.
- Ensure proper training, documentation, and integration into maintenance systems.
- Develop visual management systems and standard work practices.
- Manage department budget, including labor, parts, and capital expenditures.
- Develop and track KPIs related to maintenance performance and cost.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising reliability or safety.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and company standards.
- Promote safe work practices across all shifts and teams.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Mechanical Managers
• Reliability Supervisors
• Mechanical Trainers
- Oversight of a multi-shift maintenance organization supporting 24/7 operations.
- Responsible for employee performance management, workforce planning, development, and succession planning.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related
- technical discipline preferred.
- Minimum 5 years leading maintenance teams in a unionized manufacturing facility.
- Pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting 24/7 shift operations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of workforce including internal and external customers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Good math and computer skills
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, and maintenance best practices.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.
- Experience supporting:
o Advanced drug delivery systems
o Bottle and vial processing equipment
o Sterilization technologies
- High-speed packaging systems
- o Automated production equipment
- Strong reliability engineering and asset management expertise.
- Experience with CMMS systems (SAP or equivalent).
- Strong leadership, coaching, and labor relations skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
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