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 https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Supply Chain Manufacturing **Job Sub** **Function:** Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** BE009 Turnhoutseweg 30, BE024 Ghent Techlane **Job Description:** **About the Role:** As the **Maintenance and Industrial IT Manager** you will play a critical role in our CAR-T EMEA program, supporting our operations across **Ghent** and **Beerse** . This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in maintenance and calibration (M&C) and industrial IT systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation in a high-stakes environment. As a pivotal member of our team, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of industrial IT systems, manage key partnerships, and foster seamless collaboration with various teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Your strategic leadership will deliver continuous improvements, enhance procedural efficiencies, and strengthen our compliance framework. Location: This position is based in Ghent, Belgium, with the flexibility to work from Beerse one or two days per week. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Maintenance and Calibration Leadership** : + Ensure flawless execution of planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing and laboratory equipment. + Implement a robust, risk-based maintenance strategy (RCM) and drive ongoing improvements across the asset portfolio. + Anticipate and resolve technical challenges proactively, embedding a culture of “lessons learned” to prevent recurrence. + Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance the effectiveness of M&C activities. + Build and manage strong relationships with vendors and external partners to maximize collaboration and efficiency, and this in close collaboration with our partner Legend Biotech. + **Operational lead for Industrial IT Systems** : + Lead a team managing industrial IT systems critical to manufacturing processes, including CSV oversight. + Ensure all systems meet data integrity and cGMP standards. + Act as the liaison between project leads, delivery stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and progress. **Who We’re Looking For:** + You hold a Master's degree in Engineering or Life Sciences. + You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in leading maintenance and calibration activities, including familiarity with industrial IT systems. + You believe in the principles of Asset Management, Reliability, and Quality, and you actively seek cost-effective solutions. + You possess a startup mindset and proactively pursue innovative solutions. + You have in-depth knowledge of equipment, utilities, and facilities guidelines (ISO, EN, ISPE), as well as current GMP requirements (ICH, FDA). + Experience with SAP/PM is highly valued. + Fluent in English (written and spoken), with proficiency in Dutch at level C1 preferred. + You are a proactive, open team player who thrives on collaboration and has a service-oriented mindset. \#LI-FG1 \#LI-Hybrid