Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Petersfield
My client is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead and
develop the Maintenance & Reliability function across the Assembly and Compounding
Operations. This is a critical leadership role with full accountability for asset reliability,
maintenance performance, and engineering excellence across high-speed filling and
assembly lines, utilities, and complex compounding systems.
You will drive world-class asset performance through robust AM/PM strategies, TPM
maturity, data-driven continuous improvement, and strong people leadership, ensuring
safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations aligned with GMP and corporate
standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and manage a multi-skilled Maintenance & Reliability team across
24/7 operations, driving accountability, engagement, and high performance.
Develop engineering capability through structured training, coaching, cross
skilling, and performance management to maximise flexibility and productivity.
Own and implement Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance (PM/AM)
strategies, fully integrated with production operations to maximise uptime and
reduce unplanned downtime.
Drive reliability and operational performance using KPIs such as OEE, MTBF,
MTTR, BCT, PM compliance, and CMMS effectiveness.
Plan, schedule, and control maintenance execution through CMMS (e.g.
Maximo), ensuring strong governance, work order discipline, and asset reliability
tracking.
Ensure reliability, availability, and compliance of all production, utility, and
facility assets in line with GMP, safety, and corporate engineering standards.
Lead Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and collaborative problem-solving teams to
eliminate repeat failures and chronic losses.
Embed TPM and Continuous Improvement methodologies, delivering
sustainable cultural and behavioural change within Engineering and Operations.
Champion safety, quality, and compliance, supporting audits, deviations,
investigations, and CAPA activities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Projects, Supply Chain, and
OEM partners to ensure reliability is built into both existing and new assets.
Qualifications
Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience)
Minimum 5 years experience in Maintenance & Reliability leadership within a
regulated manufacturing environment (pharma, FMCG, food, medical devices, or
similar)
Strong background in TPM, CI, Lean, and Reliability Engineering methodologies
Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with expertise in RCA and collaborative
investigations
Experience with CMMS, MRO storeroom management, and asset lifecycle
strategies
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-availability operations
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