Maintenance Manager – Seafood Processing Plant

Mangalagroup; Alappuzha; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mangalagroup in Kerala operates a seafood processing plant at Aroor. The Maintenance Manager will lead preventive and breakdown maintenance of processing machinery, refrigeration systems, and utilities to ensure uninterrupted production and export quality.

You will manage a team of technicians, drive AMPs, oversee PLC/VFD controls, coordinate with insurance and vendors, and ensure HACCP and safety compliance while controlling maintenance costs.

Qualifications

• B. Tech or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Refrigeration certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and maintenance planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for seafood processing machinery and utilities.
• Develop and implement Annual Maintenance Plans (AMP).
• Lead maintenance engineers, electricians, welders, refrigeration technicians and utility operators.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Refrigeration certification

ERP systems knowledge

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Maintenance Manager – Seafood Processing Plant

Location: Aroor Kerala, India
Department: Machinery & Maintenance
Reports To: Operations Director

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted operation of all production machinery, refrigeration systems, utilities, and factory infrastructure in the seafood processing plant. The role focuses on preventive and breakdown maintenance, food safety compliance, ammonia refrigeration management, utility optimization, and maintenance team leadership to minimize downtime and maintain export-quality production standards.

Key Responsibilities

Plant & Equipment Maintenance

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for:
  • Seafood processing machinery
  • IQF/freezing systems
  • Conveyors and packing lines
  • Compressors and pumps
  • Boilers and generators
  • Cold storage systems
  • Water treatment systems
• Ensure minimal equipment downtime and quick breakdown resolution.
• Develop and implement Annual Maintenance Plans (AMP).
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimise PLC‑controlled systems and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) panels used in processing lines, refrigeration equipment, pumps, conveyors, and utility operations to ensure smooth and energy‑efficient plant performance.
• Ensure all plant machinery, refrigeration systems, utilities, and engineering assets are adequately covered under preventive maintenance contracts and industrial insurance policies; coordinate with insurers for equipment claims, risk inspections, asset documentation, and compliance related to machinery breakdown, fire, ammonia leakage, and business interruption coverage.

Refrigeration & Utilities

• Manage ammonia refrigeration systems and cold chain infrastructure.
• Monitor utility operations including:
  • Compressors
  • Chillers
  • Boilers
  • Air compressors
  • DG sets

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, Factory & Pollution Control regulations
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Oversee the maintenance records and calibration logs.

Team Management

• Lead and supervise maintenance engineers, electricians, welders, refrigeration technicians, and utility operators.
• Allocate manpower efficiently for shift operations.
• Conduct technical and safety training for maintenance staff.

Spare Parts & Cost Control

• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and consumables.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors for maintenance materials.
• Monitor maintenance budgets and optimise repair costs.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain:
  • Equipment history cards
  • Breakdown reports
  • PM schedules
  • Utility consumption records
  • Calibration and compliance documents
• Track KPIs such as:
  • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
  • MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
  • Downtime
  • Ensure Preventive Maintenance compliance

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure safe maintenance practices and permit systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring breakdowns.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• B. Tech / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Refrigeration certification preferred
• Knowledge in ERP systems

Experience

• 7–15 years in Seafood Processing.
• Strong experience in:
  • Ammonia refrigeration
  • Cold storage maintenance
  • Electrical Utilities management
  • Experience in Seafood export factory operations preferred

Salary

• As per Industry Standards