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Senior Maintenance Manager

Johnson & Johnson MedTech · Wilson, NC

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Level
Manager
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at Johnson & Johnson MedTech (medical devices) in Wilson, NC.

They ask for
10+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, Automation, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$141k.

Median of the low and high ends of 210 live postings that list pay, out of 589 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 14 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.

Experience asked
Less than usual (10+ vs 12+)

Similar roles usually ask 12+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 53%
  • ✓ Team leadership 47%
  • FMEA 20%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 20%
  • Lean 20%
  • Six Sigma 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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requirements

of our Manufacturing and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) and in partnership with key internal/external network.

The Maintenance Senior Manager will lead and own Maintenance operations for the US LMDS site, driving the implementation of preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and maintenance engineering projects that optimize the performance, reliability, and productivity of the site’s manufacturing facilities and equipment.

The selected candidate will lead a team of highly technical individual contributors and Supervisors responsible for production equipment and utilities maintenance, ensuring the site consistently delivers on its safety, environmental, cost, quality, and production objectives while operating in full alignment with company production standards and cGMP requirements.

As a key leader at a newly constructed site, this role will partner with Operations, Quality, MSAT, Global Engineering Technologies, Facilities Management, EHS, and other functions to build and establish the site’s foundational maintenance systems, including Safety, Calibration and Master Data, Documentation, Spare Parts, Utilities, and Equipment Maintenance. The Maintenance Senior Manager will drive asset reliability and the effective use of site resources, and will champion a positive, collaborative, “can-do” culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Lead, develop, and inspire a team of individual contributors and Supervisors; own performance management, training and development, succession planning, and meaningful career development conversations to build a high-performing maintenance organization.
  • ◆Establish and own the processes that drive the execution of preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and maintenance projects to optimize the productivity and reliability of manufacturing and utilities equipment.
  • ◆Lead the design, build, and implementation of Safety, Calibration and Master Data, Documentation, Spare Parts, Utilities, and Equipment Maintenance Systems for the new site.
  • ◆Develop tactical and operational plans for the Maintenance organization that support site objectives and business goals. Allocate resources to deliver on Maintenance targets for reliability, availability, cost, and compliance, and be responsible for execution to ensure on-time production schedules.
  • ◆Oversee maintenance programs and repair projects, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted partner for internal stakeholders.
  • ◆Partner on risk assessments for the integration and use of new equipment and machinery, leading engineering reviews of proposed equipment to evaluate reliability, maintenance costs, asset criticality ranking, and previously unidentified safety risks.
  • ◆Own the Maintenance budget and ensure cost-effective use of resources, including internal maintenance costs, service providers, spare parts, and contractors.
  • ◆Own the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling process, ensuring corrective work orders are properly planned and weekly schedules are developed, executed, and tracked against key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • ◆Maintain assigned areas in a constant state of GMP and EHS audit readiness by ensuring compliance with policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), good documentation practices, and housekeeping standards.
  • ◆Foster a strong culture of GMP compliance by ensuring site SOPs are strictly followed and that all deviations, events, and Non-Conformances are reported, investigated, and resolved in a timely manner. Drive the completion of assigned Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support as needed.
  • ◆Champion an Environmental Health and Safety culture of ownership and regulatory compliance, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), timely reporting and investigation of EHS incidents and accidents, and commitment to site safety standards and programs.

Education

  • ✓A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, required

Required

  • ✓A minimum of 10 years of experience in a maintenance environment, including at least 6 years of proven experience within the biopharmaceut
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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function

Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

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The Global Engineering & Technology organization operates as one integrated team in the delivery of Engineering, Maintenance and Automation solutions. We operate in a standard, coordinated and consistent manner in support of the current and future

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