* Set objectives for multiple projects, leveraging managerial and technical skills to guide the team effectively.* Develop and implement strategies for maintenance programs, including production equipment, clean utilities and MRO inventory.* Provide leadership in developing tactical plans and monitor their execution, ensuring alignment with the Site & Division's strategy.* Assess talent needs, identify and develop a diverse talent pipeline, and hold managers accountable for their development.* Conduct routine inspections and ensure all engineering equipment and systems are maintained and qualified as per schedules.* Develop continuous improvement programs to enhance the performance and reliability of plant production equipment.* Support the development of the Site Master Plan, ensuring effective use of assets and capital investment.* Lead execution through others: set direction, priorities, and performance expectations for maintenance, reliability, and automation support teams and service providers, ensuring site commitments are met.* Drive proactive reliability: identify recurring issues, lead/assign remediation plans, and ensure PM tasks and material lists are optimized and maintained.* Own planning discipline: govern planning and scheduling to maximize GMP uptime and right-first-time execution;
coordinate production windows and maintenance readiness.* Manage deviations and risk: anticipate issues and potential deviations (including automation and equipment control system failures), propose solutions, and implement corrective actions before failures occur;
support investigations and impact assessments as needed.* Ensure spares strategy and data quality: define spare parts strategies (including automation components), maintain spare part master data, and ensure functional equivalent decisions are robust and documented.* Support GMP documentation updates: ensure maintenance-related and automation-related changes are captured in the appropriate controlled documents (e.G., SOPs, records, technical documentation), coordinating with Quality and site systems.* Lead cross-functional alignment: work closely with Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality, Validation, and Supply Chain to protect compliance and supply performance in aseptic and lyophilized operations.* Lead financial stewardship: develop annual objectives, plans, and budgets for maintenance and automation support;
track performance, highlight risks, and provide input for financial reporting cycles.* Safety leadership: adhere to Pfizer Global EHS Standards and site safety requirements;
enforce safe work practices across all teams;
ensure contractor and team compliance with EHS requirements including risk assessment, Permit-to-Work, LOTO (Lock-Out/Tag-Out), confined space, and working at height protocols;
actively participate insite EHS audits and inspections.* Drive IMEx and Continuous Improvement: actively deploy and sustain IMEx elements (TPM, Standard Work, Visual Management, CI Loop) within the maintenance ecosystem;
use structured problem-solving (Method 1/2/3) to address recurring losses;
participate in the tiered meeting cascade and Gemba walks to ensure operational standards are maintained and improved.* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Automation, or equivalent).* Strong experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing with demonstrated understanding of GMP requirements (EU GMP Annex 1, Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).* Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and/or service providers;
strong communication and stakeholder management skills.* Demonstrated capability in maintenance/reliability management (preventive maintenance systems, corrective maintenance governance, and reliability improvement mindset).* Strong organizational and execution skills;
ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.* Knowledge and practical experience with a Production System / Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) or equivalent Lean/Operational Excellence framework (e.G., TPM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing), including structured problem-solving, standard work, and continuous improvement methodologies.* Demonstrated EHS awareness and commitment: understanding of EHS risk management principles, ability to enforce safe work practices, and willingness to actively lead safety culture within maintenance operations. Familiarity with Pfizer Global EHS Standards or equivalent industry frameworks.* Working knowledge of GMP automation systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS) and their role in aseptic manufacturing operations;
ability to manage operational support for automation infrastructure and coordinate with automation engineering specialists.* Proficiency in project management tools and techniques* Robust PC skills and experience* Solid understanding of manufacturing techniques and recognized tools* Experience in maintenance and reliability engineering* Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities of moderate complexity* Experience in 24/7 GMP manufacturing operations.* Experience supporting aseptic operations and/or lyophilization (freeze dryers, associated utilities and support systems).* Experience with reliability tools and programs (PM effectiveness, predictive technologies, lubrication programs, "bad actor" management.* Experience with planning/scheduling governance and CMMS/EAM data quality, and spare parts strategy management.* Strong systems skills (e.G., EAM, SAP, Excel/PowerPoint;
technical documentationworkflows).* Active IMEx deployment or sustainability experience at site level, including participation in CI Loop, PCTs, IMEx assessments, ecosystem deployment, health checks, etc.* Experience in an international/multicultural environment within the pharmaceutical industry.* Fluent in English;
Fluency in Spanish is amust as this is a site-based operation* Master's degree with relevant pharmaceutical experience* Strong communication and leadership skills* Proficiency in maintenance reliability principles, particularly Reliability Centered Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance with an emphasis on operator care* Training or certification in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Equipment Life Cycle Costing, and Root Cause Failure Analysis using DMIAC principles* Ability to retrieve, calculate, and report Overall Equipment Effectiveness data* Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance* On-site role at Algete manufacturing facility.* Availability for occasional off-hours support for critical equipment events or shutdowns.* Lead, develop, and inspireenvironment high‐performing maintenance and reliability teams in a 24/7 GMP operation* Potential travel (#J-18808-Ljbffr