Senior Manager-Projects

1 day ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Personnel Search Services Group Full time

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.

Position Overview

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. The role is accountable for minimizing downtime, driving energy efficiency, and developing a capable technical team to ensure smooth plant operations.

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.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university.
  • Experience: 12–15 years in plant maintenance, engineering, and project management within FMCG / Food Processing / Manufacturing industries.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Production, QA/QC, and Supply Chain.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong exposure to brownfield/greenfield projects, boilers, DG sets, compressors, steam lines, ETP, chillers, freezers, RO systems, and water treatment and recirculation systems. Experience with sachet & pouch machines, retort systems, packing machines (sachets, blister, bottles), and material handling equipment maintenance and procurement. Proficiency in MEP and project management with external agencies.
  • Soft Skills: Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management capabilities with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

  • Lead the complete Project & Maintenance function at a major production facility.
  • Drive strategic capital projects and technology upgrades across brownfield and greenfield initiatives.
  • Shape the plant's energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability agenda.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver operational excellence and compliance.
  • Be part of a high-growth, innovation-driven manufacturing environment with strong career visibility.

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