Head Maintenance & Reliability - Pharma (m/w/d)

As Head of Maintenance and Reliability at our Cuxhaven site, you will lead the maintenance and reliability function to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production and utility assets. You will develop and execute a robust maintenance strategy, drive reliability improvements, and implement best practices in preventive and predictive maintenance. You will lead a team, foster safety and continuous improvement, and partner with cross-functional groups on capital projects. This role offers the chance to shape asset lifecycle management in a global pharmaceutical environment.

• room for initiative and flexibility
• development opportunities
• company fitness program
• meal allowance
• team events
• up to 30 days holiday

• Lead and develop the site maintenance and reliability team with a focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Create and execute maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, corrective) to optimize asset lifecycle
• Drive reliability initiatives using RCA and FMEA methodologies
• Manage maintenance budget, MRO costs, and contractor services; plan and track with SAP PM or equivalent CMMS
• Ensure GMP compliance, environmental regulations, and site safety standards; collaborate on capital improvements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 8–10 years in industrial maintenance or engineering within manufacturing
• Leadership experience in maintenance teams; fluency in German and English

• leadership
• safety mindset
• cross-functional collaboration
• RCA
• FMEA
• maintenance strategies