Senior Manager – Project & Maintenance

About the job

The Senior Manager – Project & Maintenance will lead the Project & Maintenance function at the Saswad Plant, ensuring effective maintenance of all plant equipment and utilities, execution of new and expansion projects, and adherence to statutory and safety compliances. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage overall maintenance of production and utility equipment to ensure reliability and uptime. • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns. • Establish and monitor machine-wise maintenance KPIs such as MTBF and MTTR. • Ensure availability of critical spares while managing inventory within cost targets. • Liaise with vendors, AMC partners, and OEMs for effective maintenance support. • Oversee reliable operation of boilers, DG sets, compressors, steam lines, and ETP facilities. • Lead brownfield and greenfield projects from design through execution to commissioning. • Prepare DPRs, CAPEX proposals, project timelines, and cost estimates for approval. • Manage installation, commissioning, and optimization of sachet and pouch machines; exposure to retort technology preferred. • Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, ISO, Factory Act, and Electrical and Fire Safety norms. • Implement SCADA-based IoT systems and integrate with SAP/BI dashboards for real-time monitoring. • Build and lead a competent team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians, fostering technical excellence and accountability.

Requirements

• Project Management
• Maintenance Management
• FMCG
• Engineering
• Safety Compliance

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university

Preferred Technologies

• Project Management
• Maintenance Management
• FMCG
• Engineering
• Safety Compliance

About the company

A leading organization in the FMCG / Food Processing / Manufacturing sector, the company operates a large-scale production facility focused on quality, compliance, and operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on technology, sustainability, and continuous improvement, it offers a dynamic environment for engineering and project management professionals to drive impactful change.