What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Manager position at Stevanato Group?
Join Stevanato Group’s Fishers site and lead maintenance excellence within our Drug Containment manufacturing operations!
Position Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities - this role ensures the reliability, safety, and compliance of all equipment and systems, supporting uninterrupted production and adherence to medical device regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance Oversight:
- Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for drug containment manufacturing equipment, including glass forming and converting lines, high‑speed inspection systems, automated handling/packaging equipment, robotics, material handling systems, and critical auxiliary equipment
- Ensure all equipment operates efficiently and meets regulatory and quality standards for medical device manufacturing.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance:
- Maintain documentation and validation of maintenance activities in compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP, and other relevant medical device regulations.
- Support audits and inspections by providing accurate maintenance records and ensuring equipment calibration and validation.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, train, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, automation specialists, and support staff.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Cleanroom & Environmental Control:
- Oversee maintenance of cleanroom environments, HVAC, and environmental monitoring systems to ensure compliance with contamination control protocols.
- Train staff on cleanroom maintenance procedures and monitor adherence.
Process & Equipment Improvement:
- Identify and implement improvements to increase equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.).
- Analyze equipment performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, especially regarding automated machinery and cleanroom environments.
- Lead safety meetings, risk assessments, and incident investigations related to maintenance activities.
Resource & Asset Management:
- Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and vendor relationships.
- Coordinate with production and engineering to support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation.
Reporting & Communication:
- Prepare and present maintenance performance reports, metrics, and improvement plans to senior management.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, downtime, and equipment performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field (preferred).
- 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance management preferably supporting pharmaceutical primary packaging, glass processing, or aseptic manufacturing operations; pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred
- 2 years of experience managing an industrial maintenance team
- Strong knowledge of automated inspection systems, robotics/PLCs, and cleanroom operations.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or similar methodologies.
- Proficiency with CMMS, ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Office to support compliance, preventive maintenance, and reporting.
Why Work With Us?
- Brand new facility located in the Fishers Life Sciences and Innovation Park
- Cafeteria onsite serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks - employees get a daily meal stipend
- 100% employer paid Dental and Vision benefits
- Modern space with brand new technology, climate-controlled production floor
- Opportunity for growth, development, and advancement
- 3 weeks of PTO, 10 paid holidays, 8 sick days