Sr Engineer, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

Position Title

Sr Engineer, Maintenance- Planning & Scheduling

Function/Group

Supply Chain/ Engineering

Location

Mumbai (Powai)

Shift Timing

3:30 PM-12:30 AM 

Role Reports to

Manager M&R Engineering Solutions

Remote/Hybrid/in-Office

Hybrid

About General Mills

We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Haagen-Dazs, we've been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T)  Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

Job Overview

Function Overview

The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions.

For more details about the Function please visit this Link

Purpose of the role

The Planner demonstrates strong technical knowledge in maintenance crafts, equipment function, manufacturing requirements, CMMS, and project management. The Planner contributes to the business objectives of optimizing equipment availability and Maintenance department productivity by ensuring work is performed efficiently and effectively.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

100% of Time : Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Receives and reviews work requests to ensure completeness and accuracy of information prior to planning.
• Plans labor, parts, tools, and required time for all types of maintenance work orders including safety, food safety, corrective, and preventive maintenance (PM).
• Initiates IRM (Item Request Management) process to create or update part master data required for planned work.
• Coordinates with Line Teams, Maintenance, and Engineering to prioritize and schedule work orders using Maximo and offline tools where applicable.
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling (MPS) tool support for the site; provides guidance and training
• Ensures that asset hierarchies, job plans, and PM routines are correctly maintained and updated within the system.
• Supports job plan standardization efforts and provides basic training on Maximo usage to site personnel.
• Reviews completed work orders and compares planned vs. actual labor and materials to improve accuracy and efficiency of future plans.
• Partners with Purchasing and the Storeroom to ensure spare part information is accurate
• Analyzes RM Data to identify gaps in PM Strategy and align updates to PM

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Education – Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
• Minimum Degree Requirements : Bachelors
• Preferred Major Area of Study : Bachelor's degree in engineering in any one: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production, Electronics, Instrumentation
• Minimum years of related experience required : 5 years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Preferred Degree Requirements : Bachelors
• Preferred Major Area of Study : Bachelor's degree in engineering in any one: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation
• Preferred Professional Certifications : Any relevant Certification in Reliability
• Preferred years of related experience : 5 years

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed

• Demonstrated experience in the Plant Operations or Maintenance Domain
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of maintenance planning concepts and CMMS systems (preferably Maximo)
• Basic understanding of equipment reliability principles and preventive maintenance
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written, electronic, listening and feedback communications
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering
• Eagerness to grow into broader planning or reliability-focused roles over time

Competencies/ Behaviours required for job

• Deliver Results: Assume personal initiative and accountability for results, performance, and behaviors. Be comfortable with ambiguity. Engage in cross functional collaboration to identify innovative solutions and optimization.
• Connect the Best Together: Negotiate solutions between stakeholders and effectively communicate with various levels and functions through-out the organization. Clearly articulate views in written and verbal discussions.
• Integrity and Candor: Engenders Trust at all levels and demonstrates unquestionable integrity.

Additional Information

• This position reports to the Engineering Management with the Supply Chain Division. Hours of operation are 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM IST (Monday to Friday) with the ability to flex hours as the job demands
• In performing these accountabilities, the incumbent must develop and maintain an effective working relationship with Organizations' employees at all levels across the company locations.
• The Job may involve travel to worldwide plants on short term basis depending on business requirements.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.