QSSK-Plant Engineer/ Engineering Manager/ Maintenance Manager- Confectionery Division

Job Purpose 

• To provide engineering leadership through the effective management of maintenance, utilities, reliability, plant assets, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. 
• Monitor equipment performance and improve plant reliability. 
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions. 
• Track and improve MTBF and MTTR. 
• Implement condition-monitoring techniques and reliability-centered maintenance. 

Utilities Management

• Manage all plant utilities including boilers, air compressors, refrigeration systems, steam systems, power distribution, water treatment, and waste water treatment facilities. 
• Ensure uninterrupted utility services and monitor consumption for optimization. 
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. 

Spare Parts & Inventory

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts. 
• Monitor consumption and inventory levels; review variances and implement corrective actions. 
• Collaborate with procurement for timely acquisition of engineering materials. 

Engineering Projects & CAPEX

• Plan, coordinate, and implement engineering projects including equipment installation, modification, commissioning, and plant expansions. 
• Develop technical specifications and manage projects within approved budgets and timelines. 

Safety, Food Safety & Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety (GMP), and environmental regulations. 
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions. 

Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant efficiency. 
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and 5S methodologies. 
• Develop and implement strategies to improve OEE. 

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the engineering and maintenance team. 
• Conduct performance appraisals and identify training needs. 
• Develop an Engineering Skill Matrix and conduct competency assessments. 

Budget & Financial Management

• Prepare and manage the Engineering and Maintenance budget. 
• Ensure maintenance spending is controlled within budget. 

Documentation & Systems

• Maintain accurate equipment histories, maintenance records, and breakdown reports in SAP or approved systems. 
• Prepare and submit engineering performance reports. 

Qualification and Experience 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering. 
• Registration with relevant engineering professional body is an added advantage. 

Experience 

• 7–10 years of engineering experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment. 
• At least 5 years of experience in confectionery manufacturing. 
• Experience managing high-speed production lines. 

Technical Skills 

• Hands-on experience with confectionery manufacturing equipment. 
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance. 
• Experience with utilities management (boilers, compressors, refrigeration, water treatment). 
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S methodologies. 
• Experience with SAP maintenance modules. 
• Strong troubleshooting and RCA skills. 
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. 

Core Competencies 

• Hands-on technical and problem-solving ability. 
• Analytical and data-driven decision making. 
• Strong planning, execution, and follow-up. 
• RCA and continuous improvement mindset. 
• Cost and business awareness. 
• Strong safety and quality mindset. 
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.