Maintenance Manager

Location : Supa-Parner Industrial Park, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra, India

Department : Maintenance

Reporting To : Plant Manager OR Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Industry : Beverage Packaging & Filling

About the Role

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for leading the maintenance, reliability, and asset performance of all equipment across PET and Can filling operations. The role involves developing a proactive maintenance culture that ensures maximum uptime, optimized costs, and high equipment efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing high-speed beverage filling lines, advanced utilities, and automated systems in a fast-paced manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PPM)

2. Develop and implement structured preventive and predictive maintenance plans for all filling lines, utilities, and support equipment.

3. Schedule maintenance activities with minimal production downtime and maximum equipment reliability.
4. Analyze machine breakdown data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

5. Maintain calibration and validation schedules for all critical instruments.

6. Equipment & Asset Reliability

7. Monitor and optimize OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and machine uptime across PET and Can filling lines.

8. Introduce reliability engineering tools such as RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) and FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).
9. Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure equipment performance meets output and hygiene standards.

10. Maintain an updated asset register with equipment history and maintenance logs.

11. Utilities & Plant Support Systems

12. Oversee operation and maintenance of utilities such as compressors, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and water treatment plants.

13. Ensure continuous availability and performance of essential services supporting production.

14. Drive energy efficiency programs and sustainability initiatives in utilities operations.

15. Breakdown & Corrective Maintenance

16. Ensure swift and effective response to unplanned breakdowns to minimize downtime.

17. Maintain critical spares inventory and coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.

18. Lead troubleshooting activities for mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.

19. Projects & Upgrades

20. Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new filling lines and plant expansions.

21. Coordinate with OEMs and contractors for technical upgrades, retrofits, and modifications.

22. Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance equipment reliability and reduce maintenance cost.

23. Documentation & Systems

24. Maintain complete maintenance documentation, including checklists, SOPs, and logbooks.

25. Implement and manage Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking and reporting.

26. Ensure audit readiness by maintaining accurate records of preventive and breakdown maintenance.

27. People Leadership & Development

28. Lead and mentor a team of maintenance engineers, technicians, and contractors.

29. Drive a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement.

30. Conduct technical training programs to enhance team competency in automation, PLC, and mechatronic systems.

31. Safety, Compliance & Audit

32. Ensure compliance with Factory Act, Boiler Act, and other regulatory requirements.

33. Enforce LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) and other safety procedures during maintenance activities.
34. Support EHS team in audits, risk assessments, and workplace safety initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Education: B.E. B. Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum years in maintenance and reliability management within beverage, FMCG, or process industries.
• Technical Expertise: Maintenance of PET and Can filling lines, utilities, automation systems (PLC, SCADA), and high-speed packaging machinery.
• Knowledge: TPM, RCM, 5S, and energy management best practices.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities; effective communication and vendor management.
• Preferred Background: Experience in multinational beverage plants or high-volume filling line operations.

Why Join Us

• Lead the maintenance and reliability function in a world-class beverage manufacturing facility.
• Work with cutting-edge filling technology and advanced automation systems.
• Be part of a dynamic organization focused on innovation, safety, and operational excellence.

To Apply:

Send your updated resume with the subject line Application for Maintenance Manager Ceylon Beverage Can Pvt. Ltd.