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Maintenance Manager

10 years

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On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title:

Maintenance Manager

Department:

Maintenance / Engineering

Reports To:

Plant Manager

Industry:

Dairy Processing

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance team in the upkeep, repair, and continuous improvement of all equipment, utilities, and infrastructure within a dairy processing facility. The role ensures high equipment availability, compliance with safety and food quality standards, and the implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Execution:

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule.
  • Oversee all mechanical, electrical, and utility systems (e.g., refrigeration, boilers, CIP systems, pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers).
  • Minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, supervise, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
  • Coordinate training to maintain technical competence in line with new technologies.

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure compliance with food safety (e.g., FSSAI, HACCP), quality, and environmental regulations.
  • Enforce safety policies and conduct risk assessments.
  • Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.

Budget & Inventory Control

  • Prepare and manage the maintenance budget.
  • Monitor spare parts inventory and procurement to minimize downtime.

Continuous Improvement

  • Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and root cause analysis (RCA) practices.
  • Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, and Lean initiatives.

Coordination & Communication

  • Work closely with production, quality, and engineering departments to plan maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
  • Communicate effectively with external vendors and contractors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in maintenance leadership, preferably in the dairy or food processing industry.
  • Strong knowledge of dairy equipment and utilities (ammonia refrigeration, steam systems, etc.).
  • Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
  • Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and other food industry compliance standards.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with automation systems (PLC, SCADA).
  • Project management capabilities.
  • Knowledge of energy management and sustainability practices

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Lactalis India
Lactalis India

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Chennai Tamil Nadu

1001-5000 Employees

77 Jobs

    Key People

  • Sandeep Singh

    Managing Director
  • Rajeev Kumar

    Head of Marketing

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