Project and Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Project & Maintenance Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project & Maintenance Manager to lead plant engineering, projects, maintenance, utilities, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FMCG, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Nutraceutical, or Pharmaceutical industries, with a proven track record in greenfield and brownfield projects, asset reliability, energy optimization, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end execution of Greenfield and Brownfield projects from concept, design, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Manage CAPEX planning, project scheduling, resource allocation, and cost control to ensure timely project completion.
• Execute infrastructure development including utilities, HVAC systems, cleanrooms, production facilities, and packaging lines.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance & Engineering

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with TPM and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through engineering excellence and process optimization.
• Manage engineering teams, providing leadership, training, and performance development.
• Ensure availability and efficient utilization of utilities including power, HVAC, compressed air, water systems, and process utilities.

Operational Excellence

• Drive energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to reduce operational costs.
• Implement continuous improvement projects focused on productivity enhancement, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and Poka-Yoke implementation for quality and operational improvements.
• Support validation activities including DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ for equipment and facilities.

Vendor & Compliance Management

• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations and vendor selection for projects and maintenance requirements.
• Manage contractor performance, service agreements, and procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with WHO-GMP, EHS standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Handle audits, inspections, and statutory approvals related to engineering and projects.

Desired Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E. in Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline).
• 15+ years of experience in Engineering, Projects, Maintenance, and Utilities Management.
• Strong exposure to FMCG, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Nutraceutical, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in SAP, AutoCAD, MS Project, TPM, OEE, and project management tools.

Key Skills

• Project Management & CAPEX Execution
• Plant Engineering & Utilities Management
• Maintenance Excellence & TPM
• Energy Optimization & Sustainability
• OEE Improvement & Productivity Enhancement
• Vendor Development & Techno-Commercial Evaluation
• HVAC, Cleanroom & Utility Systems
• Regulatory Compliance & Validation
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management