QSSK-Plant Engineer/ Engineering Manager/ Maintenance Manager

Job Purpose 

• To provide engineering leadership through the effective management of maintenance, utilities, reliability, plant assets, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations while supporting the achievement of production, quality, safety, environmental, and business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities 

Engineering and Maintenance Management

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all plant equipment. 
• Establish machine-specific maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution of all maintenance activities. 
• Ensure the availability and reliability of production equipment to support manufacturing operations. 
• Monitor equipment performance and implement initiatives to improve plant reliability. 
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with established engineering standards and procedures. 
• Coordinate engineering resources to minimize production downtime. 

Reliability and Equipment Performance

• Monitor and analyze machine breakdowns and equipment failures. 
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions. 
• Track and improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). 
• Develop reliability-centered maintenance programs for critical plant equipment. 
• Implement condition-monitoring techniques to improve equipment performance. 
• Identify recurring equipment failures and develop long-term solutions. 

Utilities Management

• Manage all plant utilities, including water treatment, boilers, air compressors, refrigeration systems, chillers, steam systems, power distribution systems, and wastewater treatment facilities. 
• Ensure uninterrupted utility services to support production requirements. 
• Monitor utility consumption and identify opportunities for optimization. 
• Ensure utility systems comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. 
• Develop maintenance programs for all utility equipment. 

Spare Parts and Inventory Management

• Ensure the availability of critical engineering and maintenance spare parts. 
• Monitor spare-part consumption and inventory levels. 
• Review weekly and monthly spare-part variances and implement corrective actions. 
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely acquisition of engineering materials. 
• Establish appropriate stock levels for critical spare parts. 
• Review repair and CAPEX requirements and provide clear technical justification. 

Budget and Financial Management

• Prepare and manage the Engineering and Maintenance budget. 
• Ensure maintenance spending is controlled within budget. 
• Investment decisions are supported by clear technical justification, cost analysis, and operational benefits. 

Engineering Projects and Capital Expenditure

• Plan, coordinate, and implement engineering projects. 
• Lead equipment installation, modification, commissioning, and plant expansion projects. 
• Develop technical specifications for new equipment. 
• Manage engineering projects within approved budgets and timelines. 
• Coordinate contractors and service providers during project implementation. 

Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety throughout the engineering function. 
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards. 
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions. 
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and waste-management requirements. 
• Stop equipment or production processes when safety, quality, or food safety risks are identified. 

Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to reduce losses associated with equipment failures, utilities, materials, and energy consumption. 
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant efficiency. 
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and other operational excellence initiatives. 
• Support the achievement of production and quality targets through engineering improvements. 
• Develop and implement strategies to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). 

Team Leadership and People Management

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to engineering and maintenance teams. 
• Identify training and development needs for engineering employees. 
• Conduct performance appraisals in accordance with company policies. 
• Develop technical competency within the engineering department. 
• Promote employee engagement and a high-performance culture. 
• Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering and Maintenance team. 
• Develop and maintain an Engineering Skill Matrix and conduct competency assessments. 
• Identify skill gaps and implement OEM and internal technical training programmes. 
• Ensure effective shift coverage and timely maintenance support. 
• Build a strong culture of ownership, discipline, safety, and continuous improvement. 

Documentation and Systems Management

• Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately documented in approved systems. 
• Maintain equipment histories, maintenance records, breakdown reports, and engineering documentation. 
• Ensure the real-time updating of maintenance activities in SAP and other approved systems. 
• Prepare and submit engineering performance reports. 

Qualification and Experience 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline from a recognized institution. 
• Registration with the relevant engineering professional body is an added advantage. 

Experience 

• 7–10 years of engineering experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment. 
• At least 5 years of experience in beverage manufacturing. 
• Experience managing high-speed beverage production lines. 

Technical Skills 

• Hands-on experience with beverage manufacturing equipment. 
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance. 
• Experience with utilities management. 
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. 
• Experience with SAP maintenance modules. 
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. 
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S methodologies. 
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. 
• Knowledge of OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and RCA methodologies. 
• Core Competencies 
• Hands-on technical and problem-solving ability. 
• Analytical and data-driven decision making. 
• Strong planning, execution, and follow-up. 
• RCA and continuous improvement mindset. 
• Cost and business awareness. 
• Effective communication and stakeholder management. 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities. 
• Strong safety and quality mindset. 
• Ability to coach and develop engineering talent.