Maintenance Manager

Gumcorp; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gumcorp Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our manufacturing facility in Karachi. The role focuses on preventing downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely repairs of PLC and CNC equipment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with industrial machinery, strong supervisory skills, and a track record of managing maintenance costs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing and production machinery.
• Proven experience maintaining P&L, FVD, CNC machines, compressors, and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance activities of production machinery, equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Plan and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-system issues.
• Ensure maximum machine availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Lead the maintenance team, allocate daily work, and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with external technicians, vendors, and machine suppliers for specialized support.
• Maintain records of breakdowns, repairs, spare parts, and maintenance history.
• Provide regular reports on machine performance, downtime, and maintenance costs.

Skills

Maintenance management

Industrial machinery

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Mechatronics

Tools

CNC machines

PLCs

Compressors

Electrical systems

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and manage the maintenance function of our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in industrial machinery maintenance, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall maintenance activities of production machinery, equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Plan and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control‑system issues.
• Ensure maximum machine availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC machines, CNC machines, compressors, and related industrial equipment.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules based on machine operating hours and manufacturer recommendations.
• Lead the maintenance team, allocate daily work, and monitor performance.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and coordinate repairs to restore production.
• Maintain records of breakdowns, repairs, spare parts, maintenance activities, and machine history.
• Analyze recurring breakdowns and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance‑related spare parts, tools, consumables, and inventory requirements.
• Evaluate spare‑part requirements and maintain adequate critical spares.
• Coordinate with external technicians, vendors, and machine suppliers when specialized support is required.
• Ensure proper installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of new machinery.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and maintenance standards.
• Maintain proper documentation, maintenance reports, equipment records, and service schedules.
• Provide regular reports to management on machine performance, downtime, maintenance costs, and ongoing issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience, including experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with manufacturing and production machinery.
• Proven experience maintaining P&L, FVD, CNC machines, compressors, and related industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic automation systems.

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About Company

Gumcorp Pvt. Ltd

Food

Gumcorp Group is a diversified Pakistani business group led by its flagship company, Gumcorp (Pvt.) Ltd., the country’s largest producer of gum base with over three decades of expertise in the confectionery and allied industries, evolving from its origins in 1967 and becoming a fully independent gum base manufacturer by 1998.The Group operates across multiple sectors, including Kernelpop, Pakistan’s first microwavable popcorn brand launched in 2003 and now one of the nation’s leading popcorn producers; Oleocorp, the country’s largest producer vegetable‑based pharma grade glycerin manufactured in a state‑of‑the‑art European facility established in 2017; Woodcorp, a premium manufacturer of European‑style doors, windows, wardrobes, kitchens, and bespoke wood interiors using advanced European machinery and over 15 years of craftsmanship; and Spectrum Films, the group’s packaging division specializing in food‑grade cling films and shrink films for safe, hygienic, and high‑performance wrapping applications.Together, these companies reflect Gumcorp Group’s commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence, serving both domestic and international markets with products built on technology, expertise, and trusted manufacturing standards.