Engineering And Maintenance Manager

About the Role

The Engineering & Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the plant’s engineering, utilities, and maintenance functions to ensure maximum equipment uptime, compliance with food safety standards, and efficient execution of capital projects. This role drives reliability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs; ensure maximum equipment reliability to meet production targets and minimize downtime; lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans for equipment failures; maintain CMMS accuracy (work orders, spare parts, asset history).
• Plan and execute plant engineering initiatives, upgrades, and CAPEX projects; prepare technical specifications, budgets, and timelines; coordinate contractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants; ensure projects comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ensure all equipment, utilities, and engineering activities comply with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, BRC); lead maintenance-related audits and documentation; collaborate with Quality Assurance on sanitation, allergen control, and contamination prevention.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of critical utilities: boilers, refrigeration systems, compressed air, HVAC, and water treatment; ensure uninterrupted utility services and optimize energy consumption and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and maintenance staff; manage workforce planning, training, performance evaluation, and skill development; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance and engineering budgets, spare parts inventory, and procurement of tools, parts, and services; identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering/maintenance experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 22000, BRC).
• Experience with CMMS systems and reliability concepts (TPM, RCM, RCA) and proven track record in managing capital projects.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to operational priorities.