Engineering Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Lead risk evaluations across engineering functions to identify safety, compliance, and operational risks. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and uninterrupted operations.
• Technical Reporting: Produce comprehensive technical reports on equipment performance, operational efficiency, and incident investigations. Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership for continuous improvement.
• Inspections & Regulatory Compliance: Plan and manage scheduled inspections of critical equipment and facilities, ensuring alignment with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal protocols.
• Operational Planning & Oversight: Develop and oversee operational schedules, maintenance programs, and performance plans to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering teams, safety personnel, and executive leadership. Communicate operational risks, compliance updates, and inspection results effectively.
• Documentation & Audit Preparedness: Maintain meticulous records of inspections, maintenance activities, and corrective actions to ensure audit readiness and support compliance initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Training: Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, promoting best practices in inspection readiness, safety, and compliance. Support capability development through targeted training and knowledge-sharing.
• Global & Regional Coordination: Collaborate with international and regional teams to harmonize risk management practices, inspection standards, and reporting methodologies.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record in engineering operations with a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and presenting technical reports to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in managing scheduled inspections and regulatory audits within controlled environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Industry experience in highly regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals (required), life sciences, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure.
• Solid background in technical documentation and compliance reporting.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is essential.
• Basic proficiency in Italian (verbal only; written skills not required).