Maintenance & engineering manager

1. Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager also leads the maintenance team and coordinates with Production, Safety, and other departments.

1. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance activities for machinery, equipment, and building facilities.
• Ensure timely and effective execution of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance plans.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of plant equipment and utilities.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules based on equipment standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Prepare maintenance work orders and allocate manpower, materials, and time resources.
• Plan major equipment overhauls, shutdown maintenance, and special projects.

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate maintenance technicians, electricians, mechanics, and utility personnel.
• Conduct skills training and ensure the team is knowledgeable on safe maintenance practices.
• Assign tasks and ensure manpower is scheduled effectively for 24/7 operations (if applicable).

• Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate timely procurement of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Manage maintenance budget, cost control, and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance expenses and asset records.

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with Safety Department for machine guarding, lock-out/tag-out, and safety inspections.
• Ensure all maintenance works follow company SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on equipment condition, downtime, and maintenance KPIs.
• Provide recommendations for system improvements, equipment upgrades, and process enhancements.

1. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engr.
• At least 5 years of experience in maintenance operations, preferably in manufacturing or food processing.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Proficient in maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., LOTO, machine safety, facility safety).

1. Core Competencies

• Leadership & People Management
• Technical Problem Solving
• Preventive Maintenance Planning
• Decision Making
• Knowledge of Industrial Equipment
• Cost Control and Budget Management
• Communication & Coordination
• Safety and Compliance

1. Working Conditions

• Plant-based position with daily interaction in production and equipment areas.
• May require extended hours or on-call availability during breakdowns or emergency repairs.
• Requires regular coordination with Production, Engineering, QA, and Safety teams.