Shutdown Manager

Contract

Shutdown Manager

Posted on 08 October 26 by Ralf Huisman

• Leiden
• €6.500 - €8.000 per Month

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Job Description

Shutdown Manager

Location: Leiden, Netherlands

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Shutdown Manager to lead the planning and execution of a major shutdown within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Leiden.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in project management and maintenance management, with proven experience managing complex shutdowns in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills, with a strong focus on safety, GMP compliance, quality, schedule, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the planning, preparation, and execution of the site shutdown.

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Develop and manage the integrated shutdown schedule, scope, resources, and priorities.

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Coordinate activities across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Quality, EHS, contractors, and suppliers.

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Manage maintenance, inspection, repair, modification, and project activities during the shutdown.

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Ensure all work is planned and executed in accordance with GMP, EHS, quality, and site requirements.

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Manage contractors and ensure appropriate resources, permits, materials, and equipment are available.

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Monitor progress, risks, costs, and schedule performance and implement corrective actions where required.

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Lead daily shutdown meetings and provide clear communication to stakeholders and site leadership.

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Ensure effective management of deviations, changes, issues, and unexpected work.

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Drive safe and efficient execution while minimizing impact on manufacturing operations.

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Coordinate start-up, commissioning, and return-to-service activities following the shutdown.

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Ensure shutdown documentation, work orders, punch lists, and outstanding actions are completed and closed.

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Lead the shutdown close-out and capture lessons learned for future activities.

Required Experience

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Proven experience as a Shutdown Manager, Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, or similar role within pharmaceutical manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.

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Strong project management and maintenance management experience.

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Demonstrated experience planning and executing complex plant shutdowns or turnarounds.

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Strong understanding of GMP/GxP requirements and working within a regulated manufacturing environment.

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Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.

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Strong understanding of maintenance, engineering, commissioning, and plant operations.

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Experience managing schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and priorities.

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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

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Strong safety and quality mindset.

Qualifications

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Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.

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Formal project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is advantageous.

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Relevant maintenance or engineering qualifications are desirable.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on and highly organized Shutdown Manager who can take ownership of a complex shutdown from planning through execution and close-out. The ideal candidate combines strong project and maintenance management capability with practical experience working in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

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Job Information

Rate / Salary

€6.500 - €8.000 per Month

Sector

Pharmaceuticals

Category

Shutdown

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-5952

Job Location