Senior Manager Asset, Maintenance and Reliability Pharmaceuticals [F/M/X]
Geel
Permanent Job
Mission
Lead the Maintenance & Reliability team responsible for the complete operational asset management of API and drug-product-intermediate manufacturing plants. Drive breakthrough improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability of all production equipment and automation systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead & Coach a multidisciplinary team (maintenance, automation, reliability) to deliver flawless reactive, preventive, and proactive maintenance.
* Own the Assets – identify improvement projects, optimize maintenance strategies, and secure critical spare-parts availability.
* Partner with Customers in Commercial Manufacturing Supply (Operations, Engineering, Planning) to align short- and long-term priorities.
* Drive Digital Innovation – deploy continuous sensor technologies, build online reliability dashboards, and champion data-driven maintenance.
* Promote “Technical Qualitative Ownership” culture across the organization.
Profile
Must-Have
* 7–10 years’ progressive experience in asset management, maintenance, or reliability within pharmaceutical, chemical, or similarly regulated manufacturing.
* Proven people‑leadership: coaching diverse technical teams to high performance.
* Strong communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Technical degree (Engineering or Science) or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated success in driving reliability improvements and digital transformation projects.
* Fluent in English & Dutch.
Preferred
* CMRP or CRE certification.
* Experience with cGMP, FDA, EMA regulations.
* Background in predictive maintenance technologies (vibration, thermography, IoT sensors).
* Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
What We Offer
* Lead a critical, high‑impact function at the heart of Innovative Medicine Supply Chain.
* Direct influence on patient supply and site digitalisation roadmap.
* Collaborative, science‑driven culture with strong investment in continuous improvement.
* Competitive package and career growth within a global biopharma leader.
* Rapid growth: Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees.
* Prestigious projects: candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institution sectors on impactful missions.
* International environment: an agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
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