Maintenance Manager

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Job Summary:

The maintenance manager is responsible for leading the maintenance team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of all plant equipment and utilities in a dairy processing facility. This includes preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery, utilities, and refrigeration systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance:

• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance plan for all processing and utility equipment (pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, refrigeration units, boilers, etc.).
• Ensure timely response to breakdowns and minimize equipment downtime.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor the maintenance team including fitters, electricians, and technicians.
• Schedule shifts, assign tasks, and monitor performance and skill development.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FSSAI, ISO, and HACCP standards.
• Maintain records for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Promote safe work practices and lead safety training sessions for maintenance personnel.

Utilities & Plant Infrastructure:

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of utility systems including boilers, chillers, compressors, ETP/STP, water treatment plants, and HVAC.
• Coordinate with the civil and electrical teams for plant infrastructure upkeep.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Manage spare parts inventory and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Control maintenance budgets and ensure cost-effective procurement of materials and services.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, energy savings, and process improvements.
• Support implementation of TPM/LEAN/Kaizen practices in the plant.

Vendor Management:

• Coordinate with OEMs and service providers for AMCs, equipment servicing, and procurement.
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering.
• 8–12 years of maintenance experience in a dairy/food/FMCG industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of dairy processing and packaging machinery.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA-based automated systems.
• Leadership and team-building abilities.
• Good understanding of food safety, statutory, and environmental compliance.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability.
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).