API Maintenance Lead - Senior Leadership Role
We are seeking an experienced API Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance operations for API production facilities and utilities.
This is a key leadership position where you will drive reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement while managing a large maintenance team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team, including Engineers, Planners, and Front-Line Leaders.
* Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure high asset availability and compliance.
* Drive capability building, including lean methodologies, technical upskilling, and structured problem-solving.
* Manage relationships with union groups, fostering proactive communication and issue resolution.
* Optimise maintenance expenditure and provide strategic input into capital planning.
* Ensure compliance with cGMP, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Develop and implement maintenance strategies to enhance asset reliability and efficiency.
Requirements:
* Honours Degree in Engineering, Science, or a relevant post-trade qualification.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior engineering or maintenance management role.
* Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industries is highly desirable.
* Strong leadership skills with a focus on talent development and team performance.
* Knowledge of Operational Excellence and Asset Reliability principles; formal Lean Six Sigma qualifications are an advantage.
* Strong financial acumen and experience managing maintenance budgets.
* Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
About the Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of API maintenance operations.
You will have the chance to drive innovation, improve processes, and lead a world-class maintenance team in a high-impact environment.