Senior Mechanical Manager

About the role

Life-changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

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 (Mean Time Between Failure)
  • MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
  • 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mechanical Managers
• Reliability Supervisors
• Mechanical Trainers
• Oversight of a multi-shift maintenance organization supporting 24/7 operations.
• Responsible for employee performance management, workforce planning, development, and succession planning.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years leading maintenance teams in a unionized manufacturing facility.
• Pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting 24/7 shift operations.

Language Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of workforce including internal and external customers.

Mathematical Skills

• Good math and computer skills

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• 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
  • Bottle and vial processing equipment
  • Sterilization technologies
  • High-speed packaging systems
  • 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.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life-changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future.