Technical Support & Maintenance Unit Lead 100% (m/f/d) | Acino

Technical Support & Maintenance Unit Lead 100% (m/f/d)

Liesberg, Switzerland

Acino was founded in 1836 and is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, focusing on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS region, and Latin America. With over 3,000 employees in 90 countries, we deliver high-quality medicines to make healthcare affordable in these emerging markets and leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capacities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

The Position

The Role

In this position, you are responsible for the efficient and timely planning and execution of maintenance and repair work at our sites in Aesch and Liesberg.

Your Opportunities

• Responsible for efficient and timely planning and execution of maintenance and repair work at the Aesch (packaging) and Liesberg (bulk production) sites.
• Close collaboration with the Unit Lead of the Engineering & Facility Services area to optimally support the two sites Aesch (packaging) and Liesberg (bulk production)
• Disciplinary and organizational leadership of the Technical Support & Maintenance department
• Support of production areas to minimize unwanted downtimes and increase equipment availability, including compliance/improvement of related key figures (e.g., OEE)
• Planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Planning, procurement, and management of spare parts
• Contact person for internal departments and external suppliers, as well as for customer

and regulatory audits

• Cost control over cost centers within the area of responsibility
• Support of projects and their execution (e.g., installation or modification of equipment).
• Conducting failure analyses and evaluation of maintenance activities regarding optimization of maintenance programs and spare parts procurement.
• Driving internal improvement projects to increase efficiency
• Responsibility for compliance with high quality & compliance requirements,

including legal regulations

• Additionally, environmental, health, and safety aspects
• Ensuring that employees are trained for their activities and receive necessary further training.

Who You Are

• Master's degree (e.g., pharmaceutical, automation technology, mechanical engineering) or equivalent education
• Several years of experience (>10 years) in the pharmaceutical industry including GEP and GMP expertise.
• Experience with production equipment (Solida production) and technical building equipment (TGA)
• Structured, efficient work organization
• Team-oriented working
• Experienced leader, ideally from the engineering field.
• Very good German & English skills, spoken and written

We Are Acino

At Acino, we go beyond boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients' lives. Driven by our shared goal to provide access to medicines for those in need, our strength lies in our unique know-how and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to challenge the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry and always look to the future with an open mind.

Join Acino, in a dynamic and fast-growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino is an employer that promotes equal opportunities.

We offer a very attractive working environment within a highly motivated team under excellent working conditions. The following benefits await you:

• A workplace at a crisis-proof pharmaceutical company
• An international working environment in a steadily growing company
• Interesting and very varied tasks that provide a broad foundation for your further career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Attractive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking facilities
• Coffee, tea, and fruit available freely
• Attractive additional benefits such as subsidized lunch and fitness