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Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

Maintenance and Plant Engineering Team Leader

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeSülzetal, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed technical university of applied sciences degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, process engineering, or a comparable field, or alternatively completed technical vocational training with further qualification and extensive relevant professional experience.
  • Several years of experience in maintenance, technical service, or plant operations.
  • Initial or extensive leadership experience.
  • Experience leading technical projects.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technical topics and systems.
  • Strong organizational ability and a structured, solution-oriented approach.
  • Confident use of SAP, Microsoft Office, and digital maintenance systems.
  • Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional and disciplinary leadership for the technical team.
  • Plan, manage, and prioritize maintenance and improvement measures.
  • Ensure efficient resource and work assignment planning.
  • Support the professional and personal development of employees.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external service providers.
  • Ensure high plant availability and operational safety.
  • Develop and optimize maintenance strategies.
  • Plan and manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Analyze technical disruptions and weaknesses and ensure their lasting resolution.
  • Oversee the technical support of production plants, utility systems, and building management systems.
  • Support audits and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Lead and implement technical projects.
  • Introduce and further develop technical systems and processes.
  • Identify and realize opportunities to improve plant availability, productivity, and costs.
  • Analyze relevant metrics and determine suitable improvement measures.
  • Help shape future technical developments at the site.

About the Company

Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

What does the company do? Sandoz is a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a broad portfolio of about 1,300 products that address diseases from the common cold to cancer. How does its product work? The medicines are off-patent (generics) or biosimilars that match the reference brands in safety, quality, and efficacy, offering affordable treatment options to patients and helping healthcare systems save money while expanding access. How is it different from competitors? Sandoz emphasizes scale, a long heritage dating back to 1886, and a sizeable global workforce dedicated to broadening patient access, aiming for large social impact and substantial healthcare savings. Its leadership in biosimilars and the breadth of its portfolio set it apart in the market. What is the company's goal? To pioneer access for patients by making high-quality medicines more affordable and widely available worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1886

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