Maintenance Manager – Beverage / FMCG Industry

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Industry: Beverage / Bottled Water / FMCG Job Purpose Responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities, ensuring efficient operation of production lines and utility equipment, minimising machinery breakdowns, improving mechanical efficiency, and ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and EHS standards. Key Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering. Electrical Engineering preferred. Minimum 15 years of overall experience. Minimum 12 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance department within the beverage, bottled water, or FMCG industry. Hands-on experience with Sidel, KHS, and SMI/Cermex machinery. Professional certification or training related to electrical, electronic, and machinery operating systems. Strong knowledge of preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance. Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO, EHS, and food safety standards. Physically capable of lifting materials weighing up to 22 kg. Key Responsibilities 1. Maintenance & Operations Oversee preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of all production line and utility equipment. Ensure achievement of mechanical efficiency targets across PET, glass, and cup production lines. Minimise equipment downtime through effective preventive maintenance planning. Conduct machinery maintenance audits and maintain equipment history records. Analyse machinery breakdowns, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Ensure all machinery safety systems are functioning properly. 2. Machinery & Technical Spares Management Coordinate with machinery manufacturers to ensure smooth equipment operation. Identify and maintain critical spare parts inventory for emergency requirements. Monitor technical spare parts, prepare purchase orders, and follow up on procurement. Maintain machinery maintenance schedules and history cards. Ensure the availability of appropriate food-grade lubricants and machine parts. 3. Team & Supervisory Management Supervise Maintenance Supervisors, Technicians, Fitters, Welders, Electricians, and A/C Technicians. Allocate manpower effectively and optimise working hours and overtime. Train and develop maintenance staff on equipment operations, safety, and new procedures. Enforce company policies, disciplinary procedures, and workplace safety requirements. 4. Compliance, Safety & Quality Implement GMP, HACCP, ISO, and EHS requirements within maintenance operations. Ensure work permits and personal protective equipment (PPE) are available before maintenance activities. Develop SOPs for utility operations. Participate in internal and external audits. Review HIRA and EAI registers and ensure appropriate operational risk controls. Coordinate with Quality Assurance to prevent and address product defects and non-conformities. 5. Production & Cost Efficiency Coordinate with Production teams to schedule maintenance without affecting production. Monitor daily utility consumption and equipment performance. Implement cost-saving initiatives within the maintenance department. Support new factory projects and equipment installations. Ensure maximum production efficiency and minimise consumer complaints related to product quality. Show more Show less