Manager, Maintenance & Calibration Operations

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan New Jersey United States of America

Job Description:

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Summary:

The Manager Maintenance & Calibration Operations leads maintenance and calibration activities within the manufacturing team ensuring all equipment and instruments meet regulatory standards quality requirements and operational efficiency. This role involves developing and implementing calibration and maintenance procedures managing a team and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment reliability and compliance across manufacturing and QC operations. The Manager applies extensive knowledge of maintenance and calibration processes industry standards and regulatory guidelines to establish streamline workflows and minimize equipment downtime. Additionally this role involves analyzing trend data coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to safety quality and environmental standards to support manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates calibration strategies policies and procedures aligned with industry standards (e.g. ISO ASTM FDA) and organizational goals.

• Leads planning and execution of calibration schedules ensuring timely and accurate calibration of all equipment and instruments.

• Implements best practices for calibration preventive maintenance and equipment validation to support manufacturing excellence.

• Supervises calibration technicians and maintenance personnel providing coaching training and performance evaluations.

• Promotes a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement within the calibration and maintenance team.

• Ensures team compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

• Fosters a team environment that encourages innovation proactive problem-solving and professional development.

• Oversees maintenance and calibration activities troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve issues promptly.

• Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) such as calibration accuracy turnaround times and compliance metrics.

• Coordinates with production quality and engineering teams to prioritize maintenance and calibration activities and minimize operational disruptions.

• Conducts trend analysis of calibration and maintenance data to identify areas for process improvement and risk mitigation.

• Presents performance metrics and improvement initiatives to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Leverages advanced analytics and digital tools to enhance predictive maintenance and process optimization.

• Participates in regulatory audits and inspections supporting compliance efforts.

• Uphold Johnson & Johnsons Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily interactions exemplifying the companys core values.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or a related field is required; advanced certifications in calibration or maintenance are a plus

Experience & Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in calibration maintenance or manufacturing operations; biopharma or cell therapy experience is preferred

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience within regulated industries

• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (FDA ISO Anvisa EMA) and quality systems

• Experience supporting audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation

• Deep understanding of calibration principles measurement systems and maintenance practices

• Familiarity with calibration management systems and data analysis tools

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to convey technical information clearly

• Skilled in managing multiple projects prioritizing tasks and managing schedules

Preferred:

• Project management skills emphasizing safety quality and operational efficiency

• Operation Excellence Certification (Green Belt Black Belt or Problem Solving)

Other

• May require standing walking and manual handling for extended periods

• Occasional lifting of equipment or tools up to a specified weight

• Adherence to safety protocols and use of PPE as requires

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Audit Management Business Alignment Developing Others EHS Compliance Equipment Maintenance Inclusive Leadership Leadership Lean Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Standards Performance Measurement Process Improvements Project Engineering Quality Control (QC) Quality Validation Repair Management Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102000.00 - $177100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year
Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year
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Manager