Senior Mechanical Manager

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities across all shifts; Directly manage mechanical managers and reliability supervisors and ensure clear communication, accountability, and performance alignment across the workforce; Ensure proper staffing, coverage, and skill distribution to meet production and maintenance requirements; Establish standardized shift handoff processes to ensure continuity and visibility of work; Lead maintenance operations within a unionized workforce environment, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements; Serve as primary liaison between management and union representatives for maintenance-related matters; Address grievances, disciplinary actions, and workforce concerns in alignment with HR and labor agreements; Promote a culture of fairness, accountability, and engagement while maintaining operational standards; Collaborate with HR on workforce planning, contract interpretation, and negotiations support; Monitor overtime, scheduling efficiency, and labor utilization; Own and continuously improve the Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs; Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices to maximize equipment uptime and asset life; Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes for equipment failures; Develop and track key metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, equipment uptime and downtime trends; Ensure optimal stocking levels to support uptime while minimizing excess inventory; Partner with procurement to manage vendor relationships, lead times, and cost control; Implement systems for critical spare identification, inventory accuracy and cycle counts, obsolescence reduction; Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to maintenance processes; Lead initiatives focused on reduced downtime, improved changeovers, increased labor productivity; Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain to meet operational objectives; Support installation and startup of new equipment and capital projects; Ensure proper training, documentation, and integration into maintenance systems; Develop visual management systems and standard work practices; Manage department budget, including labor, parts, and capital expenditures; Develop and track KPIs related to maintenance performance and cost; Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising reliability or safety; Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and company standards; Promote safe work practices across all shifts and teams; Supervise Mechanical Managers, Reliability Supervisors, and Mechanical Trainers; Oversee multi-shift maintenance organization supporting 24/7 operations; Responsible for employee performance management, workforce planning, development, and succession planning

Requirements

Minimum 5 years leading maintenance teams in a unionized manufacturing facility; Experience supporting 24/7 shift operations; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of workforce including internal and external customers; Good math and computer skills; Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, and maintenance best practices; Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements; Experience supporting advanced drug delivery systems; Experience supporting bottle and vial processing equipment; Experience supporting sterilization technologies; Experience supporting high-speed packaging systems; Experience supporting automated production equipment; Strong reliability engineering and asset management expertise; Experience with CMMS systems (SAP or equivalent); Strong leadership, coaching, and labor relations skills; Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities; Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline; Pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing experience