Manager/Deputy General Manager - Engineering

Godrej Industries Group; Gwalior District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible work options including remote

Paid leave & wellness programs

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group is seeking a Head - Engineering to lead the engineering services function in its FMCG facility. You will drive Productivity Improvement, Energy Management and Utility Upgrades across the plant.

You will manage a large engineering team, plan CAPEX, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with ISO, GMP, TPM and TPM standards while delivering safe, reliable operations. 12-15 years of experience in senior engineering roles in FMCG preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified BE in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institute.
• Desirable Energy Management qualification.
• Experience in senior Plant Engineering/maintenance in FMCG.
• Experience with Continuous Process Plants and Soap/Detergent manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering services and projects for productivity, energy, and utility improvements.
• Maintain preventive, breakdown, and predictive maintenance of process equipment.
• Monitor power and steam consumption; implement energy reduction initiatives.
• Oversee PLC SCADA instrumentation setup and calibration.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure ISO, GMP, TPM, and TQM compliance.

Skills

Engineering team leadership

Maintenance budgeting

Troubleshooting

MS Office and SAP

Project management

Education

B.E. Mechanical or equivalent

Energy Management qualification (Desirable)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

Innovation is a key driver of our strategy, and we are constantly looking to delight our consumers with exciting, superior quality products at affordable prices. We were the highest ranked Indian company on Forbes' list of The World's 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies 2015, for the second year in a row.

www.godrejcp.com

About The Role

As Head - Engineering, you part of plant leadership team and will lead the engineering services function and handle projects related to Productivity Improvement, Energy Management, Utility Improvement etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Shall be responsible for maintenance – both preventive and breakdown – and troubleshooting, upkeep of various Chemical Process Equipments like Fat Splitting Plant, Fatty Acid Distillation Plant, Glycerine Evaporation Unit, Mechanical Vapor Compressors etc.
• Shall be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of various mechanical utilities like Compressors, Boilers, Steam Generators, Water and Brine Chillers, Diesel Generators of Large Capacities, Transformers, Micro Turbines, Evaporator Condensers, ETP/STP etc.
• Shall be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of mechanical, piping, carrying process water, ETP sludge, drain, oil, distillates, Glycerine and various other by products.
• Shall be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of various process plants like Soap Making equipments comprising conventional Soap Saponification, Kettles and Crutchers, Heat Exchangers, Barometric Condensers, Driers Bucket Elevators & Continuous Saponification Plant, etc.
• Shall be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of manufacturing setup like Toilet Soap manufacturing comprising Simplex / Duplex / Vacuum Plodders, Roll Mills, Soap Stampers, Soap Wrapping Machines, Soap Banding machines, Case Packers, Palletizers, etc.
• Shall be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of allied equipments like Blenders, mixers and batch vessels, Storage hoppers & silos, Feeders and Conveyors, Pulverizes, mixers, agitators and other ancillary parts, Valves, gates and airlocks, Dust collection and cleaning systems, Large Capacity Oil Storage tanks etc.
• Shall be proficient in handling Electrical Setup comprising of HT Lines, 33 KV Yard with GOD, 125 AMP drop out fuses, Large capacity OLTC transformers ( 1250 to 2500 KVA), CTPT, 33 KVA HT Panels with Air Circuit Breakers, PCC, MCC, 415 V VCC, APFC Panels, Large Capacity DG sets, High-Capacity Induction Motors etc, their maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep.
• Shall plan and ensure execution of breakdown and preventive & predictive maintenance of various electrical equipments and utilities and thus ensure uninterrupted availability of equipments for production.
• Shall be responsible for Monitoring the Power and Steam Consumption and controlling the same through periodic review and energy reduction initiatives.
• Shall be responsible for the instrumentation setup of the plant, their sound functioning, calibration and performance comprising of PLC based SCADA system of Continuous Process Plants, Flow Meters, Mass Flow Meters, VFDs, Pneumatic Control Valves, Level Gauges, Weighing Systems comprising of hoppers, weighing scales, weighbridges etc
• Shall take care of the Civil maintenance of the plant like structural stability, Road maintenance, painting, repairs of buildings and other structures and their upkeep.
• Responsible for the maintenance budget and Inventory control of Consumables and Spares.
• Preparing Capex proposals for the replacement of old machinery / equipments, energy conservation measures, productivity improvement etc.
• Responsible for routine Capex projects like Capacity Expansion, New Product Introduction, Diversification of Product Portfolio, Energy Conservation and Energy Management Projects, Shop floor efficiency optimization projects, Automation Projects etc.
• Shall be responsible for Execution of the daily departmental activities / projects with Safety, Cost Budget and Agreed timelines.
• Shall manage and coordinate with all stakeholders like supplier, contractor, statutory & legal bodies and other departments to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Liaisoning with local authorities like Boiler Inspectorate, Gas Authority of India Ltd, Electricity Board, etc. related to the departmental work.
• Shall manage a host of Contractors related to fabrication and maintenance, project activities, Contactor Safety Management, and oversee necessary documentation & reporting.
• Shall comply to the requirements of ISO, GMP, TPM & TQM systems in the Department.

Education And Experience

• Qualification: B.E in Mech. or equivalent from reputed institutes.
• Desirable: Energy Management Qualification is desirable.
• Experience in senior position like Plant Engineering Head with hands on experience in managing overall engineering department of a large FMCG manufacturing facility.
• Experience in Maintenance / Engineering of Continuous Process Plants, Chemical Plants with maintenance of Soap, Liquid, Gel and Paste manufacturing machineries / equipments and related utilities.
• Selection & Sizing of Process Utilities equipment
• Energy Reduction, IOT, Industry 4.0 related to Manufacturing Process & Utilities.

Key Skills

• Should be proficient in handling a large engineering services team comprising of Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers, Technicians and Contractors.
• Maintenance budget planning, monitoring, and control.
• Excellent Engineering / Technical, Maintenance and Troubleshooting skills.
• Sound knowledge of Construction Standards, NBC Codes, IBR codes, ASTM / ASME & IS standards.
• Costing of Utilities – Steam, Gas, Electricity, Compressed air, refrigeration & chilling etc.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills managing internal & external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under critical situations and handle multiple tasks through a complex team.
• Proficient in use of MS Office especially Word, Excel and SAP etc.

Work Experience

12-15 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

We look forward to meeting you.