SENIOR EXECUTIVE - MAINTENANCE

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Sonipat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated invites applications for an Industrial Instrumentation Engineer to lead the maintenance/Instrumentation team on the assigned shift. You will guide technicians, coordinate daily tasks, and escalate technical issues with a focus on safety and process reliability.

The role requires a BE/B.Tech in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communications with 3–5 years of relevant experience in an industrial setting, preferably in food/beverage industries.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / BE in Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication engineering with 3–5 years of industrial instrumentation experience.
• Experience in maintenance and process equipment within FMCG/food/beverage sectors is preferred.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with ability to coach a shift team.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance/instrumentation technicians on the assigned shift and manage daily tasks.
• Provide technical resources for escalated mechanical/electrical issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Ensure safety, GMP/compliance, and reliable process performance on the line.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for equipment uptime, efficiency, and reliability.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors for calibration and CQV activities.
• Mentor team members, support onboarding, and promote teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Maintenance management

PLC knowledge

Education

B.Tech / BE in Instrumentation / Electronics and Communications

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

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It's an exciting time to be in APZ - McCormick's growth region. Our business here is transforming in remarkable ways. From the rice and spice fields of India and South East Asia to Australia's herb farms, our mosaic of rich distinct cultures inspires the boldest of flavours. Our headquarters and TIC in Singapore, along with our new and transformed facilities in Thailand, India and Australia are powering our regional growth ambitions. Here you'll find a culture that celebrates the best of both; the energy of and pulse of a startup and the solid legacy of our McCormick brand. We're a region on the rise - bold, committed and hungry - so only changemakers need apply!

Description / Responsibilities

To lead the maintenance/instrumentation technicians of an assigned Shift, responsible for specific packaging line(s) or unit(s), with overall responsibility of performance. Provide technical resource when mechanical or electrical issues are escalated. Provide daily task management and direction setting. Ensure assigned area performs as expected by ensuring overall standards are maintained. Single shift leadership responsibilities; provide coaching and development opportunities for team members and facilitate and encourage teamwork.

Ensures debottlenecking the breakdowns of complex nature including advanced planned maintenance with respect to Instrumentation, certified inspections.

Develops equipment/ component improvement programs, supports predictive maintenance, develop inspection programs, Utility equipment operation.

Develops equipment/ component improvement programs, perform predictive maintenance, develop inspection programs, advanced PLC, and equipment redesign (Both Standard and Non-Standard Conditions). Operation and safety of Utility equipment.

Set the direction of shift team and ensure overall performance of the team to meet objectives for productivity and process reliability. Develops and tracks the right KPIs indicating the performance of engineering vertical.

Ensures safety, regulatory, statutory compliances, develops GMP standards, ensuring a safe work environment and reporting food safety issues to the site leadership. Participates in cross-functional improvement teams and problem solving activities.

Provides technical expertise for both break down/ utility/ other electrical issues escalated by Maintenance technicians. Coaches maintenance technician to increase skill development.

Investigate and communicate root cause failure analysis, including recommending and implement resolutions.

Communicate daily with Team Managers & team and follow up on corrective action assignments. Develops the capability of team which can read and interpret blue prints and manuals

Participate in the interview process, training, mentoring and coaching the team, ensures on-boarding and early development of team members.

Maintaining appropriate controls and track of inventory of spare & consumable. Ensures the traction and judicious spend on the financial diligence, budget control.

Leading and managing the vendor engagement, external calibration coordination, Supporting and enabling Project execution and documentation as per CQV guideline

Education & Experience

(B.Tech / BE) Instrumentation / Electronics and Communication engineering with relevant experience of 3-5 Yrs. Minimum 3 years of experience in an Industrial Instrumentation engineer role, preferably in the food/ Beverage/ FMCG industry.

Our ambitions are bold. If you are a change-maker with a passion for flavour and an appetite for a good challenge, come have a seat at our table. Your application will be treated in strict confidence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.