Job Summary

The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, minimizing downtime, and implementing automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall plant productivity.

1. Engineering Leadership & Plant Reliability

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  Lead and manage the engineering function across multiple production lines.
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  Ensure high equipment reliability and plant availability through effective maintenance strategies.
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  Implement best practices in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

2. Automation & Technical Expertise

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  Provide advanced expertise in electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
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  Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and equipment issues.
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  Maintain automation backups and accurate technical documentation.

3. Maintenance Optimization

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  Drive predictive and proactive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.
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  Improve key metrics such as MTTR and MTBF.
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  Maintain detailed maintenance and performance records.

4. Operational Performance & Efficiency

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  Support production teams to achieve efficiency targets (85%+).
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  Identify bottlenecks and implement engineering solutions to improve throughput.
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  Ensure minimal process wastage and optimal resource utilization.

5. Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

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  Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for breakdowns and process failures.
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  Implement corrective and preventive actions.
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  Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen and process optimization.

6. Spares & Vendor Management

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  Oversee engineering spares inventory to ensure uninterrupted operations.
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  Manage vendor relationships and support supplier evaluation and development.

7. Project Management & Plant Development

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  Lead engineering projects including upgrades, automation improvements, and new installations.
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  Ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and technical specifications.

Requirements

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
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  8–12 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing or beverage bottling operations.
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  Strong hands-on experience with automated production lines (bottling experience is an added advantage).
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  Proven expertise in automation systems, instrumentation, and electrical troubleshooting.
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  Experience in predictive maintenance and reliability engineering.