Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Manager Department: Plant Maintenance Location: Rajahmundry Reporting To: GM Engineering Company Profile: Assago is a family of companies that focuses on sustainability and innovation as its driving values. We build and support companies that are meant to act as a catalyst for growth and wealth creation, with sustainability as one of the key metrics. We believe our work is an expression of ourselves and we hope to develop safe spaces to promote such expression. Promoting positive work culture and employee development is an important part of our value system. We are committed towards equity, inclusion and accessibility. 1. Job Purpose: To ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective operation of all mechanical systems, equipment, and utilities in the grain-based ethanol plant by implementing robust preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance programs. 2. Key Responsibilities:A. Maintenance Management Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for all mechanical equipment — including process, utility, and storage systems. Ensure smooth operation of key plant sections: Milling, Liquefaction, Fermentation, Distillation, Dehydration, Evaporation, Dryer (DDGS), Boiler, Turbine, and Cooling Tower. Minimize equipment downtime and ensure timely restoration during breakdowns. Prepare and execute annual maintenance budgets and ensure cost control. B. Equipment & Asset Management Maintain detailed asset register and equipment history cards. Oversee installation, commissioning, and calibration of new mechanical equipment. Monitor condition of rotating and static equipment (pumps, blowers, agitators, heat exchangers, vessels, piping, valves, etc.). Ensure critical spares availability and inventory control in coordination with the Purchase Department. C. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules (PMs) and condition monitoring programs (vibration, temperature, lubrication analysis). Utilize maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking and analysis of equipment performance and downtime. Analyze recurring failures and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation. D. Safety & Compliance Ensure maintenance activities comply with statutory and safety norms (Factory Act, OHS, ISO 45001). Conduct regular toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety audits for maintenance teams and contractors. Ensure all rotating and pressure equipment are inspected and certified as per norms. E. Team Development & Coordination Lead, train, and motivate a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians. Foster close coordination with process, electrical, instrumentation, and project teams. Maintain clear communication with operations for maintenance planning and shutdowns. F. Continuous Improvement Implement cost-saving and reliability-improvement initiatives. Participate in energy efficiency and plant reliability programs. Drive digital transformation initiatives in maintenance (IoT sensors, predictive analytics, etc.). 3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Equipment availability and reliability (%) Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) / Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) Preventive maintenance compliance (%) Maintenance cost vs. budget (%) Breakdown frequency reduction (%) Safety compliance and zero accident rate 4. Qualification & Experience: Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Diploma with strong experience may be considered) Experience: 10–15 years in maintenance of grain-based ethanol/distillery/chemical/process plant Minimum 5 years in a managerial/supervisory capacity Preferred Exposure: Rotary & static equipment maintenance Utilities (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, etc.) Shutdown & turnaround management CMMS / SAP-PM module usage 5. Skills & Competencies: Strong technical and troubleshooting skills Leadership and team management Planning, scheduling, and prioritization ability Knowledge of mechanical codes & safety standards Vendor and contractor management Good communication and reporting skills 6. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent How to Apply: Please email your CV at "hr.rjyunit@assagogroup.com". Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to ₹100,000.00 per month Work Location: In person
Job Title: Sales Executive — Assago / Rajahmundry (with experience in Poultry / Cattle / Fisheries / Distillery / DDGS) Location-Assago, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India Job Type- Full-time Reports To- Sales Manager / Regional Sales Head Company Profile: Assago is a family of companies that focuses on sustainability and innovation as its driving values. We build and support companies that are meant to act as a catalyst for growth and wealth creation, with sustainability as one of the key metrics. We believe our work is an expression of ourselves and we hope to develop safe spaces to promote such expression. Promoting positive work culture and employee development is an important part of our value system. We are committed towards equity, inclusion and accessibility. Job Summary We are seeking a Sales Executive with specialized experience in poultry, cattle, fisheries, distillery by-products, especially DDGS (Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles) to drive business growth in the Assago / Rajahmundry region. The ideal candidate will leverage their domain knowledge to identify high-potential customers, articulate the benefits of DDGS and related feed inputs, meet sales targets, and support both product development and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Identify and generate leads in sectors such as poultry farms, cattle dairy and beef operations, fisheries (aquaculture), and distillery/ethanol plants using DDGS and other by-products. Present product offerings (e.g. DDGS feed material, cattle feed, fish feed etc.), tailoring value propositions to each sector (nutritional benefits, cost savings, etc.). Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers in those sectors (farmers, feed mills, aquaculture units, distillery by-product users). Achieve monthly / quarterly / annual sales volumes & revenue targets specific to these sectors. Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements, ensuring margins are maintained. Collect payments; manage credit and follow up on outstanding dues. Gather market intelligence: competitor feeds, alternative ingredients (soybean meal, maize etc.), regulatory / quality compliance (especially for DDGS – moisture, protein content, mycotoxin levels). Work with internal teams: supply, quality, logistics to ensure correct product specifications (e.g. % protein, moisture content, drying), timely delivery, and consistent product quality. Maintain accurate CRM / sales forecasting and reporting. Possibly provide feedback or inputs to product development / R&D (especially if tweaking DDGS product grades, feed formulations etc.). Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Sciences / Animal Nutrition / Fisheries / related field advantageous. Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of sales experience specifically in any of these sectors: poultry, cattle (dairy/beef), fisheries / aquaculture, or distillery by-product / feed ingredients (DDGS etc.). Experience handling feed / nutritional products / by-products, knowledge of feed formulation and animal-nutrition basics. Technical / Domain Skills: Strong understanding of livestock feed ingredients, especially DDGS: its nutritional profile, usage limits, handling, storage concerns, quality parameters. (For example, protein %, moisture, fiber, mycotoxin risk) jvas.in +3 Engormix +3 sqfeeds.in +3 Knowledge of poultry / cattle / fish nutrition requirements. Ability to communicate how DDGS can substitute or complement traditional feed ingredients (soybean, maize, oil cakes etc.) in cost effective ways. Other Skills: Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Territory management, ability to travel frequently in rural / semi-urban areas. Self-driven, goal oriented. Basic computer / smartphone usage (for reporting, CRM). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Number of new institutional accounts in poultry / cattle / fisheries / distillery sectors. Volume of DDGS / feed ingredient sales in these verticals. Revenue growth vs target. Customer retention, repeat orders. Margin / price realization (given quality / specification differences). Feedback on product quality, complaints / issues (especially relevant with DDGS – quality consistency). Payment collection / credit control. Compensation & Benefits Base salary + commission / incentives tied to performance in the sectors above. Travel / conveyance allowance (for rural travel). Mobile / communication support. Possibly support / training on DDGS / animal nutrition. Statutory benefits (PF, insurance etc.). How to Apply: Please email your CV at "hr.rjyunit@assagogroup.com". Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹26,489.81 per month Work Location: In person