Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 7-10 years of engineering experience in FMCG manufacturing, including at least 5 years in beverage manufacturing.
- Proven experience managing high-speed beverage production lines, plant utilities, and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, SAP maintenance modules, troubleshooting, RCA, and equipment reliability.
- Experience leading engineering teams and implementing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, OEE, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering & Maintenance Management: Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
- Reliability & Utilities: Manage equipment performance, root cause analysis, reliability improvement, and critical plant utilities including boilers, compressors, refrigeration, water treatment, and power systems.
- Projects, CAPEX & Spare Parts: Oversee engineering projects, equipment installations, plant modifications, CAPEX requirements, spare parts availability, and engineering budgets. Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:
- Ensure engineering operations comply with HSE, food safety, GMP, and environmental standards while driving Lean, TPM, 5S, OEE, and energy-efficiency initiatives.
- Team Leadership & Systems: Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams, maintain technical competency, and ensure accurate maintenance records and SAP system updates.