Maintenance Supervisor

Asoj Soft Caps; Panchmahal District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asoj Soft Caps in India is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Engineer for our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. You will lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of production machinery, ensure equipment reliability, and support installation, qualification, and utilities management.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation and at least 8 years of pharma maintenance experience, with knowledge of cGMP, safety standards, calibration,

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering.
• 8 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing plant maintenance.
• Hands-on with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems; knowledge of cGMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure smooth operation of production machinery and utilities.
• Identify root causes and coordinate repairs with vendors.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and use predictive diagnostics.
• Maintain logs, calibration certificates, and equipment history.
• Assist installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process validation.
• Oversee STP operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Train junior maintenance staff and collaborate with QA, QC, and engineering.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Instrumentation systems

cGMP knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Maintenance & Operations:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all manufacturing and auxiliary equipment.
  
• Ensure smooth operation of production machinery, including mixers, tablet presses, encapsulation machines, packaging lines, HVAC, and utilities.
  
• Monitor and maintain equipment efficiency, reliability, and performance.
  

2. Troubleshooting & Repairs:

• Identify root causes of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues.
  
• Carry out repairs, replacements, and calibration as needed.
  
• Coordinate with vendors or service providers for specialized maintenance.
  

3. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all critical equipment.
  
• Use tools like vibration analysis, thermal scanning, and predictive diagnostics to prevent breakdowns.
  
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities and equipment history.
  

4. Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with cGMP, safety, and environmental standards.
  
• Maintain maintenance records, calibration certificates, and equipment logs.
  
• Support QA and regulatory audits by providing maintenance documentation.
  

5. Equipment Installation & Qualification:

• Assist in installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new equipment.
  
• Participate in process validation and facility qualification activities.
  

6. Utilities & Support Systems:

• Monitor and maintain utilities such as HVAC, compressed air, chillers, water systems, and power backup.
  
• Ensure uninterrupted support for production processes and lab operations.
  

7. Team Collaboration & Training:

• Work closely with production, QA, QC, and engineering teams to ensure efficient operations.
  
• Train junior maintenance staff on equipment operation, safety, and preventive maintenance practices.

8. STP Operation & Maintenance:

• Oversee daily operation of Sewage Treatment Plant including pumps, aeration systems, clarifiers, filters, and dosing systems.
  
• Monitor water quality parameters such as pH, BOD, COD, TSS, and other regulatory standards.
  
• Ensure effluent treatment and discharge complies with local environmental norms and regulatory requirements.
  
• Coordinate chemical dosing, sludge management, and periodic cleaning of STP units.8.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering.
  
• Experience: 8 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing plant maintenance.
  
• Technical Expertise:
  
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems in pharma plants.
  
• Knowledge of cGMP, safety standards, and preventive maintenance practices.
  
• Familiarity with calibration, validation, and utility systems