Assistant Manager - MandE

PolyPeptide Group; Ambernath; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PolyPeptide Group is seeking an Assistant Manager – M&E to oversee maintenance of plant machinery, utilities, and related systems. The role focuses on preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safety and quality compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of experience in Maintenance & Engineering, with BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and exposure to pharmaceutical/biotech environments.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Min 8-10 years of relevant experience in Maintenance & Engineering.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology manufacturing industries preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, plant utilities, equipment troubleshooting and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities of plant machinery, equipment and utilities.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure minimum machine downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of plant utilities such as HVAC, compressors, boilers and other utility systems.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality and other departments to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Maintain equipment history, maintenance records and relevant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, safety and statutory requirements, wherever applicable.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for maintenance, repairs and engineering projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improvement in equipment efficiency.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

GMP compliance

Equipment troubleshooting

Team management

Vendor management

Problem-solving

Safety knowledge

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Department: Maintenance & Engineering
Designation: Assistant Manager – M&E
Reporting To: Manager / Head – Engineering
Experience: Min 8-10 Years
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job Purpose

To ensure smooth functioning of plant machinery, equipment and utilities through effective maintenance planning, timely execution, minimizing breakdowns and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities of plant machinery, equipment and utilities.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure minimum machine downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of plant utilities such as HVAC, compressors, boilers and other utility systems.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality and other departments to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Maintain equipment history, maintenance records and relevant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, safety and statutory requirements, wherever applicable.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for maintenance, repairs and engineering projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improvement in equipment efficiency.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Min 8-10 years of relevant experience in Maintenance & Engineering.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology manufacturing industries preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, plant utilities, equipment troubleshooting and GMP requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Maintenance planning and execution.
• Team management and coordination.
• Vendor management.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Equipment uptime and availability.
• Adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Reduction in equipment breakdowns and downtime.
• Maintenance cost optimization.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Timely closure of maintenance activities.

Requirements: