Platform Lead – Reliability & Maintenance
| Company | Zoetis |
|---|---|
| Location | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
- A minimum of 12 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management roles in a regulated environment, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory / people management experience with demonstrated success in performance management and development.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale maintenance transformations, including the adoption of predictive maintenance strategies, and advanced technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, machine learning) for asset management is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with the development and monitoring of metrics and KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, downtime, maintenance costs) and driving continuous improvements based on data insights is required.
- Deep knowledge of current Life Science industry Quality standards (i.e. GMP) and practices complying with global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) as well as environmental, health and safety regulations is strongly preferred.
- Proficient in English language – writing, speaking and understanding is required.
Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for establishing a clear organizational vision and strategy.
- Lead the development of the platform asset replacement strategy incorporating the endorsed output into the Site Master Plan and Capital plan.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and related governance to measure and control performance against established targets.
- Build and maintain relationships and agreements with external vendors and service providers to ensure appropriate service levels and timely, cost-effective maintenance solutions.
- In close cooperation with the Head of Digital Manufacturing, identify and implement new, advanced technologies (e.g., AI-based predictive analytics, IoT, CMMS) to optimize maintenance operations, reduce costs, and improve asset performance.
- Engage, inspire, and coach peers and team members to achieve organizational goals and employee development and professional growth.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (i.e. MBA) is preferred.
- Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional, Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals), CRL (Certified Reliability Leader, Association of Asset Management Professionals) is preferred.
- Experience working with and / or managing geographically dispersed teams is preferred.