Plant Maintenance Manager

Antal International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Antal International is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager in Bengaluru, India. This role focuses on leading maintenance and engineering operations to support uninterrupted production in the food ingredients industry. You will ensure readiness of plant machinery, develop maintenance plans, and oversee CAPEX initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree and 8-10 years of experience in maintenance engineering. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and project management is essential.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in maintenance engineering in the food, pharma, FMCG, or related processing industry.
• Strong ability to interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, safety manuals, and SOPs.
• Proficiency in preparing maintenance reports, CAPEX proposals, and technical correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% readiness of plant machinery and infrastructure to minimize downtime.
• Drive end-to-end project execution: procurement, installation, contractor management, and commissioning.
• Design, implement, and monitor plant safety programs and procedures.

Skills

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Utilities management

CAPEX project implementation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation)

Tools

SAP

Other ERP tools

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the food ingredients industry, is looking to hire a Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and engineering operations.

Role: Maintenance Manager

Reports to: Plant Manager

Purpose of the Position

The Plant Maintenance Manager ensures all equipment, utilities, and infrastructure are maintained to support uninterrupted production, with a focus on minimizing downtime, improving reliability, and driving cost‑effective maintenance. The role also leads CAPEX initiatives, implements engineering improvements, ensures statutory compliance, and promotes safety and environmental sustainability.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% readiness of plant machinery, utilities, and facility infrastructure to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Develop preventive & predictive maintenance plans; ensure execution through supervisors and external service providers.
• Evaluate equipment performance, identify gaps, and implement engineering improvements.
• Establish effective spare parts management and vendor service contracts.
• Design/specify equipment and facility infrastructure solutions to improve plant capacity and productivity.
• Prepare detailed Engineering Assessments (EA), project proposals, and cost‑benefit analyses.
• Drive end‑to‑end project execution: procurement, installation, contractor management, and commissioning.
• Ensure CAPEX projects are delivered within approved budget, scope, and timelines.
• Oversee and control annual maintenance budgets, ensuring optimal utilization.
• Track repair and maintenance expenses, identify overspend risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive productivity, energy savings, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Design, implement, and monitor plant safety programs, procedures, and culture.
• Ensure safety equipment and infrastructure comply with statutory requirements and internal standards.
• Support the Plant Safety Committee and drive location‑specific safety improvements.
• Manage environmental sustainability initiatives in line with global environmental goals.
• Maintain all statutory registers, licenses, records, and interface with regulators during audits.
• Lead Maintenance Supervisors, technicians, and external contractors.
• Foster teamwork within engineering and production teams to address equipment challenges collaboratively.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation preferred).
• Minimum 8‑10 years of experience in maintenance engineering in food, pharma, FMCG, or related processing industry.
• Proven exposure to preventive & predictive maintenance, utilities, and CAPEX project implementation.
• Experience working in ERP environments (SAP / other ERP tools).
• Strong ability to interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, safety manuals, and SOPs.
• Proficiency in preparing maintenance reports, CAPEX proposals, and technical correspondence.
• Strong reasoning and problem‑solving skills to manage non‑standard work situations.