Head of Site Engineering & Maintenance

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Job Description

As the Head of Site Engineering & Maintenance at our Lessines Site, you will lead and optimize all engineering and maintenance operations that support our biopharmaceutical manufacturing. You will work closely with site and global engineering leaders, playing a vital role in ensuring the sustainability, safety, and compliance of our facilities.

How you will contribute

• Lead and manage all site engineering and maintenance activities that support manufacturing at the Lessines Site.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, utilities, and critical systems are properly maintained, safe, efficient, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Oversee maintenance operations to guarantee equipment availability for production, including scheduled shutdowns.
• Provide holistic support to achieve capacity plans and fulfillment targets.
• Drive organizational agility and respond quickly to operational issues.
• Allocate resources, prioritize tasks, and advise senior leadership on high-value engineering and maintenance services.
• Manage site budgets and external contract resources.
• Maintain strong subject matter expertise and ensure appropriate internal and external resources for system reliability.
• Deliver compliant, reliable engineered solutions and lead site capital investment projects, including technology transfers.
• Define, manage, and control site CAPEX and equipment life cycles.

People Leadership

• Manage performance, development, and engagement of direct reports.
• Develop and support the Facilities and Engineering team at the Lessines Site.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Strategic Influence

• Serve as a member of the Lessines Site Leadership Team and the Global Plasma OpU Engineering Leadership Team.
• Align with site strategy and goals, escalate and address engineering and maintenance issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a decision-maker and key partner on cross-functional teams.

What you bring to Takeda

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering and/or facilities management within biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering and maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of bioprocess engineering, systems, equipment, facilities, and automation.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and capital projects.
• Ability to allocate resources, plan, and react quickly to site or operational challenges.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to a team-based culture.

Important Considerations

At Takeda, product quality and a safe working environment are our top priorities. In this role, you may:

• Work in a controlled environment, requiring special gowning and protective clothing.
• Remove make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, and artificial nails while in manufacturing areas.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends or supplemental hours as needed.
• Work around chemicals and biological products, requiring specific personal protective equipment.

What Takeda Can Offer You

We want our employees to succeed in everything they do – both at work and in their personal lives, as well as in the community. This is why we offer world-class benefits and access to resources that can support people.

Our sector and the needs of our patients are constantly changing, which is why we emphasize continuous training. We actively support and invest in the development of our employees through a 50/40/10 training model.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, prioritizing wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance:

• Generous Time Off: 20 days of paid vacation in accordance with Belgian legislation and 12 Working Time Recovery days, with additional days granted based on seniority and age.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and hospitalization insurance, annual check-ups starting at age 45, and support for preventive healthcare.
• Family Support: Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption, along with dedicated spaces for nursing mothers.
• Career Development: Access to a Learning Catalog, language courses, and opportunities for internal and international mobility.
• Transportation & Eco-Benefits: Contributions for public transport, incentives for cycling, and on-site charging stations for electric vehicles.
• Additional Perks: Meal vouchers, eco-cheques, a flex plan, a 13th-month salary, and pension support.

More About Us

With over 75 years of pioneering legacy, Takeda is a global leader in rare diseases and ranks in the top three for plasma-derived products.

The Takeda Lessines site is a state-of-the-art plasma manufacturing plant with over 50 years of experience, specializing in immunoglobulin (IG) used for plasma-derived therapies to treat rare and complex chronic diseases. As Takeda's third-largest global production site, Lessines plays a pivotal role in our international operations, proudly producing and distributing over a million vials annually to more than 80 countries.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to delivering Better Health and Brighter Future to people around the world.

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