Site Maintenance and Utilities Lead

Mondelez International; Solan; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India) invites applications for Head Maintenance & Utility at Baddi Plant. This role leads PM pillars under IL6S, builds maintenance capability, improves equipment reliability, and drives utilities performance with a zero-breakdown culture.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in maintenance leadership within TPM/IL6S environments, strong hands-on engineering foundations, and proven ability to coach teams, manage budgets, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation or industrial engineering is required.
• 10+ years in maintenance, reliability, or plant technical operations.
• Experience with TPM and IL6S frameworks highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Progressive Maintenance Pillar and drive equipment reliability across the plant.
• Develop and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee utilities governance, energy optimization, and plant infrastructure.
• Coach leaders, build capability, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage budgets and support capital projects for asset reliability.

Skills

TPM

IL6S

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Energy efficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Automation basics

Job description

Job Description Head Maintenance & Utility - Baddi Plant Internally, the role is designated as Site Maintenance and Utilities Lead responsible for driving plant maintenance excellence, equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, utilities management, and the Progressive Maintenance (PM) pillar under our IL6S framework. Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

ROLE PURPOSE As a member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT), the Progressive Maintenance & Utilities Lead will lead the Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar within the Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) framework and drive the plant's journey towards a Zero Breakdown Culture. This role is responsible for building maintenance capability, improving equipment reliability, strengthening utilities performance, driving energy efficiency, and embedding world-class maintenance practices across the plant. The role is focused on coaching, capability building, and technical leadership rather than day-to-day maintenance execution. Your goal will be to ensure that the site manufacturing & support activities, without interruption, without any facilities shortages and/or any issues thereafter. You will achieve 100% compliance to Local legal regulations, Quality, Health Safety & Environment management systems and standards. You are responsible for the management and maintenance of site facilities, buildings and equipment(s) (hardware & software).

How you will contribute You will: Works cross functionally to develop and implement a strategic Facilities road-map and annual operating plan which is a competitive advantage to Mondelēz. Partner with internal & external stakeholders and service providers to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals. Establish a strong governance to review & control Operational performance and continuous Improvement plan to deliver against best in class both internally and externally. Lead and be accountable that Building Maintenance program, Facilities maintenance program capabilities, including maintenance repairs & overall operations are in place. Accountable to insure adherence to business continuity plan, manufacturing standards government regulations are understood by all employees/services providers at the site, regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation. Provide leadership, coaching to Facilities team towards implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma ways of working: delivering zero breakdowns via preventive/predictive maintenance strategies and technical mastery of maintenance and operation teams; PM (Progressive Maintenance) Pillar, and CBM (condition based monitoring), Visual controls & tools Mgmt., Lubrication mgmt. & Calibration of equipment(s) etc. Role model Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and builds skills capability across the Plant technical/engineering team to engage with latest modern practices. Have a clear people succession and resource plan, for the asset & technology population , identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain and develop critical talent Interface with key stakeholders internally and externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives, and goals.

What you will bring

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards
• An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment, PM (Progressive Maintenance) expertise, Spare parts management, SAP PM module end user knowledge, Technology & Engineering automation basics
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Progressive Maintenance Leadership

Lead the Progressive Maintenance Pillar and drive equipment reliability across the plant. Establish and sustain preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance practices. Drive breakdown elimination and continuous improvement initiatives.

Capability Building

Develop maintenance capability across engineering and operations teams. Coach technical leaders and strengthen organizational expertise in reliability and maintenance excellence. Support capability transfer through Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.

Reliability & Operational Excellence

Improve equipment availability, maintenance effectiveness, and operational performance. Lead root cause analysis and drive sustainable corrective actions. Improve key reliability metrics including OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.

Plant Leadership

Own maintenance and infrastructure budgets. Support capital projects, plant expansions, and equipment investments. Provide technical expertise to improve future plant design and asset reliability.

Technical & Utilities Governance

Provide leadership across maintenance, utilities, electrical, instrumentation, and automation functions. Ensure reliable and efficient operation of critical plant infrastructure and utility systems. Support modernization, automation, and reliability improvement initiatives.

Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and environmental requirements. Drive energy optimization and sustainability initiatives across the site. Champion safe maintenance practices and technical governance.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Reduced equipment breakdowns and downtime.
• Improved reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and plant performance.
• Strong PM Pillar maturity within the IL6S framework.
• Improved utility reliability and energy efficiency.
• Enhanced technical capability across the organization.
• Best-in-class safety and compliance performance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, or Plant Technical Operations.
• Strong hands-on maintenance foundation with progression into maintenance leadership roles.
• Experience working within Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S), or similar operational excellence frameworks.
• Proven track record of driving reliability improvements, capability building, and maintenance excellence in highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, and systems-thinking capabilities.

WHY JOIN?

This is a high-impact Plant Leadership Team role offering the opportunity to shape maintenance strategy, influence plant-wide performance, build technical capability, and drive world-class reliability and operational excellence Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award. Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular Manufacturing support Manufacturing

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!