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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoxmeer, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed technical education at HBO level or demonstrated HBO-level work and thinking ability is required.
  • Several years of leadership experience in a technical or production-oriented environment are required.
  • Experience in a comparable role within a complex production environment is required; experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or another regulated industry is preferred.
  • Experience analyzing technical issues and implementing structural improvements is required.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety processes, and maintenance processes is required.
  • Strong communication skills in Dutch and English are required.
  • A coaching and results-oriented leadership style, strong safety awareness, and the ability to develop teams are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of maintenance technicians and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
  • Coach, guide, and develop the team; ensure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and technical modifications are carried out according to schedule and applicable quality and safety guidelines.
  • Manage performance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Support the Maintenance & Reliability Lead with technical and operational matters and act as the first point of contact during that person's absence.
  • Analyze complex failures, initiate improvements, and translate technical issues into sustainable solutions within a GMP-regulated production environment.
  • Work with HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic, control, and refrigeration systems.
  • Build team engagement, encourage ownership, balance daily operations with continuous improvement, set priorities, and connect departments to achieve shared results.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) is preferred.
  • A VCA VOL certificate is preferred.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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