Kapila Agro

Join Kapila Krishi Udyog Ltd. (KKUL) Powering India's Dairy Revolution

Kapila Krishi Udyog Ltd. (KKUL) is North Indias largest organized cattle feed company, leading the transformation of Indias dairy nutrition sector. With a legacy of over 25 years and ambitious plans to raise funds through public markets in the next three years, Kapila offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a high-growth, impact-driven agribusiness at scale.

Our Growth Story

Founded in 1997, KKUL has grown into a USD 120+ million revenue leader with a production capacity of 2,000+ MT/day and state-of-the-art manufacturing units across Kanpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ramnagar, and Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh and Khanna in Punjab

Under the visionary leadership of Saurabh Shivhare (IIT Roorkee & ISB Hyderabad), Kapila has:

Expanded its reach to 800+ distributors and 30,000+ retailers, deeply rooted in rural India. With an employee count of 500-1000.

Built some of the most trusted cattle feed brands Kapila Pashu Aahar and Milkomore Pashu Aahar.

Emerged as the largest producer of maize silage in Northern India, with a baling capacity of 800+ MT/day.

For more details, please log in: http://www.kapilaagro.com/ and To lead plant maintenance operations across all KKUL facilities, implemening preventive and preditive maintenance programs that ensure zero downtime, optimize equipment performance, and support scalable manufacturing aligned with KKUL's public market readiness goals.

Key Strategy & Planning:

- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans across all plants.

- Establish a centralized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking equipment health and down;me.

- Ensure uninterrupted plant operations by minimizing breakdowns and unplanned stoppages.

Equipment & Asset Management:

- Oversee maintenance of critical equipment, utilities, and infrastructure across multiple plants.

- Conduct periodic inspections, audits, and performance evaluations of plant machinery.

- Recommend and implement equipment upgrades or replacements to improve efficiency and reliability.

Vendor Management & Procurement of Spares:

- Identify, onboard, and manage vendors and suppliers for spare parts, consumables, and maintenance services.

- Negotiate pricing and contracts to ensure cost efficiency and timely availability of critical components.

- Establish approved vendor lists and standardize procurement processes across all plants.

Team Leadership & Training:

- Lead a multi-location maintenance team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.

- Drive training programs to enhance skills in predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety compliance.

Predictive Maintenance & Technology Adoption:

- Deploy modern tools such as IoT sensors, vibration analysis, and thermal imaging for predictive maintenance.

- Collaborate with technology vendors for automation and advanced maintenance solutions.

Compliance & Safety:

- Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) standards in all maintenance activities.

- Maintain proper documentation for audits, compliance, and statutory Collaboration:

- Work closely with Production, Quality, and Procurement teams to synchronize maintenance schedules with plant operations.

- Provide technical support during new plant setups, equipment installations, and commissioning.

Key Requirements:

- Experience: 10+ years in maintenance leadership roles within FMCG, agri-processing, food/feed manufacturing, or heavy industry.

- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems maintenance.

- Vendor Management: Proven experience in sourcing and managing spare parts, consumables, and service vendors.

- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; certification in TPM/Lean Maintenance preferred.

- Skills: Preventive/predictive maintenance, vendor negotiations, ERP/CMMS tools, and cost optimization.

- Preferred: Experience in multi-plant operations and automation-driven maintenance programs.

What We Offer:

- Lead maintenance operations across state-of-the-art cattle feed plants in North India.

- Competitive salary with performance-linked incentives.

- Opportunity to implement cutting-edge predictive maintenance systems and streamline spare parts procurement.