Assistant Manager - Maintenance

Bunge; Kachchh; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge in Kandla, Gujarat seeks an Assistant Manager - Maintenance to lead plant maintenance and reliability across on-site operations. You will drive asset uptime, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance while mentoring a team and coordinating with capital projects.

The role demands 10+ years in FMCG/food manufacturing maintenance, BE/B.Tech Mechanical, and hands-on experience with boilers, water treatment, pumps, and various plant utilities to deliver safe, reliable production.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years working experience in plant engineering/food industry.
• Familiar with time-based and condition-based maintenance.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations related to plant maintenance.
• Experience with large FMCG/food manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance/reliability across the plant.
• Lead site maintenance on capital projects and regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, train, and build a high-performance maintenance team.
• Ensure ARROP activities and equipment availability at all times.
• Coordinate with sub-teams to meet deadlines and budgets for projects.

Skills

Maintenance

Project management

MS Projects

Automation software

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical

10+ years plant engineering experience

Tools

MS Projects

Automation software

Job description

Job Description:

City: Kandla, State: Gujarat (IN-GJ), Country: India (IN), Requisition Number: 47971

Business Title - Assistant Manager - Maintenance

Global Function - Industrial Operations

Global Department - Maintenance/Reliability

Role Purpose Statement

• Position has overall responsibility for Maintenance/Reliability of plant.
• Covering engineering maintenance on site, capital projects, compliance with regulatory standards, recruiting train-build his team.

Main Accountabilities

• Set and monitor the performance of the all engineering services against standards and support to achieve targets in areas such as asset uptime, operating efficiency, energy management, cost control, statutory compliance
• Key person responsible for PM pillar activities/High performance teams Objectives in his function.
• Ensure the ARROP activities happen inside the plant and ensuring the availability of all the equipment’s all the time.
• Exposure required in Boilers, Water Treatment Plant, cooling towers, RO plant, Ammonia compressors, Pumps, Air compressors, Margarine plant, Pouch Machines, Refinery, gear boxes, Oil yard, Acid Oil Plant, Physical Refinery & CRU area, Air conditioning systems, and DG.
• Critical Support for execution of the manufacturing project according to strict deadlines and within budget. Manage project dependencies and critical path and lead his sub-team.

Knowledge and Skills

• Use knowledge of Bunge’s business, structure and strategy to develop innovative solutions to improve results or eliminate problems.
• Build partnerships, appropriately influence to gain commitment, foster talent and coach others to grow in current or future roles..
• Drive results through high standards, focus on key priorities, organization, and preparing others for change.

Technical

• Strong working experience in 10+ years direct work experience in Maintenance reliability functions of large scale FMCG / Food manufacturing including sound knowledge of Engineering basics
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Projects and knowledge in Latest Automation software & systems.
• Knowledge of time-based maintenance and condition-based maintenance of all Equipment’s in refinery, packing lines and utilities.
• Familiar with all statutory regulations with respect to plant maintenance

Education & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ yrs. working experience in plant engineering/Food Industry

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge