Hikma Pharmaceuticals · 2 hours ago
Project Lead, Maintenance
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHikma Pharmaceuticals is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines committed to bringing better health within reach every day. They are seeking a talented and motivated Project Lead, Maintenance to coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure reliable manufacturing and packaging equipment performance.
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Responsibilities
Performs preventive, corrective, or emergency work orders and respond to service calls while the plant is in operation
Guide other MRT's in and lead team initiatives such as maintenance best practice initiatives, root cause analysis and performance center (PC) meetings to identify and resolve manufacturing, packaging and/or site facility issues on a real-time basis
Trains and mentors other MRT's in technical skills and abilities
Provides input/suggestions to procedures, policies, work instructions and task sheets relating to maintenance and equipment certification
Ensures team has required tools, supplies, and work areas necessary for completing required maintenance tasks in area of responsibility in accordance with 5S+1 principles to ensure a safe and efficient work area and to eliminate clutter and foreign particles that could potentially damage equipment or product
Resolves issues and improves operations by making necessary changes to support continuous improvement by completing work on time and driving to improve work processes and procedures relative to manufacturing, packaging and/or site facility equipment
Initiates, leads, and works with Engineers, Project Manager and Vendors on projects and improvement initiatives to ensure equipment meets site standards, this may include support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and related travel
Initiates and executes change controls and test protocols in support of the qualification of new and existing equipment
Reviews project designs and make recommendations for equipment accessibility and reliability. Leads the project team to communicate results and facilitates proper hand-off from project team to long-term process and/or equipment owners
Influences the project layout, design, schedule, part ordering, and installation
Serves as key contact for equipment projects (< $500K) within area of responsibility and represent operations interest in capital projects > $500K
Monitors the manufacturing, packaging, and/or site facility areas and related equipment to identify problems or opportunities and identifies root cause and remediation of failures either independently or with support of others for repairs or process improvements to efficiency and/or reliability of manufacturing, packaging, and/or site facility equipment
Communicates regularly with management and customers regarding the state of facility and utility equipment, status of work, known problems, and improvement initiatives. Effectively interacts across functions, departments, and teams to achieve site goals
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification / degree from an accredited organization / society / university or subject matter expert on critical equipment
Minimum 8 years' experience with extensive maintenance of industrial equipment; including, but not limited to manufacturing, packaging and/or site facility equipment
Benefits
Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.
Company
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Hikma focuses on a wide range of generic, branded generic and in licensed pharmaceutical products
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$250MKey Investors
International Finance Corporation
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2005-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Said Darwazah
Chief Executive Officer
Khalid Nabilsi
Chief Financial Officer
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