Maintenance Manager

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Key Responsibilities

• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
• Plan, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for all machinery and utilities.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of machine breakdowns to ensure minimal downtime.
• Maintain critical spares inventory and ensure availability.
• Equipment & Utility Management
• Ensure smooth functioning of key plant utilities – refrigeration systems, boilers, compressors, ETP/STP, water treatment, and electrical systems.
• Oversee maintenance of pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, packaging lines (FFS, Tetra Pak, pouch packing), and CIP systems.
• Compliance & Safety
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, GMP, and statutory safety standards.
• Implement and promote best practices in machine safety and energy conservation.
• Team Management
• Lead and train a team of maintenance engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure timely performance evaluations, skill upgrades, and adherence to SOPs.
• Continuous Improvement
• Implement Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and other lean initiatives to improve equipment efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations and quality departments to optimize machine availability and reduce losses.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, machine history, and downtime analysis.
• Prepare maintenance budgets and ensure cost control.
  

Key Requirements

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering
• Experience: 8–12 years of relevant experience in the dairy or food processing industry, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of utility equipment, automation systems (PLC/SCADA), and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
• Leadership and team-building skills
• Understanding of statutory and food safety norms
  

Preferred Certifications

• TPM/Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred)
• HACCP/FSSAI/Food Safety certifications
• Boiler Operation (for plants with captive boilers