Shift Maintenance Lead - Mechanical

Shan Foods Private Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Shan Foods Private Limited in Karachi, Pakistan invites an experienced Mechanical/Mechatronics engineer to join as Shift Maintenance Lead - Mechanical. You will lead maintenance planning, drive downtime reductions, and build capability in operating teams to meet compelling business needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics, 3–5 years in the Food/CPG/FMCG sector, and strong TPM, 5S, LEAN and Six Sigma expertise, plus GMP/OSHA/EPA regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3–5 years of Engineering experience in the Food or CPG/FMCG industries.
• Strong operational & manufacturing experience in the CPG industry with TPM, 5S, LEAN and 6 Sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily direction setting (DDS) meetings and execute the daily plan.
• Own breakdown elimination and Maintenance Planning & Scheduling (MP&S).
• Review SAP notifications within shifts and prioritize actions.
• Improve processes to reduce product complaints and ensure product integrity.
• Provide updates on preventive maintenance and schedule PM tasks during planned stoppages.

Skills

TPM

LEAN

5S

Six Sigma

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Shan Foods, we get it - food isn’t just fuel, it’s connection, culture, and convenience. As a global food brand, we’re bringing real flavor to kitchens worldwide and making meals simpler, tastier, and more fun. We’re more than just spices - we’re a team of creators, learners, and doers. At Shan, you’ll grow, evolve and help shape what the future of food looks & tastes like.

Let's give you a quick sneak peek into the life of a Shift Maintenance Lead - Mechanical

As a Shift Maintenance Lead - Mechanical, you will be responsible for eliminating maintenance- and breakdown-related losses at the lowest cost. The Maintenance Lead builds capability in Operating Teams and Equipment Owners to deliver overall line results that support the Compelling Business Needs.

Things you will be doing as a Shift Maintenance Lead - Mechanical

• Actively participate in floor Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and execution of the daily plan
• Own Breakdown Elimination & Maintenance Planning and Scheduling (MP&S)
• Review and prioritize SAP notifications within shifts
• Improve processes to reduce/eliminate market complaints and to ensure product integrity
• Provide updates during Daily Direction Setting (DDS) on any preventive maintenance being conducted in the past 24 hours and propose PM tasks to be completed during Planned Stoppages as appropriate
• Drive breakthrough results in Planned and Unplanned Downtime
• Take necessary steps to improve machine-related GMP
• Ensure timely closure of all safety and incident-related observations on HSE portal
• Encourage shop floor staff to be creative and freely share their ideas to work on the improvement of processes.
• Continuously working on improving existing processes to make them more cost-effective
• Perform RCA (Root Cause Analysis) on critical breakdowns by using different tools
• To maintain a professional and well-motivated team, and to ensure succession for all key positions - through the facilitation of appropriate training and development - this includes the use of personal coaching, particularly for direct reports

What are we looking for in you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering
• 3-5 years of Engineering experience in the Food or CPG/FMCG industries.
• Strong operational & manufacturing experience in the CPG industry with expertise in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, LEAN, 6 Sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety regulations, EPA regulations, and other related codes and regulations applying to the operation of a food products factory