Maintenance Manager

Industry: Dairy

Location: Singavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Reports To: Plant Head

Job Purpose:

To lead the maintenance function of the dairy plant to ensure reliable, protected, and cost-effective operation of all equipment and utilities. The role includes preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of processing, packaging, refrigeration, boiler, utility, and CIP systems, complying with food safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
Plan, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for all machinery and utilities.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of machine breakdowns to ensure minimal downtime.
Maintain critical spares inventory and ensure availability.
Equipment & Utility Management
Ensure smooth functioning of key plant utilities – refrigeration systems, boilers, compressors, ETP/STP, water treatment, and electrical systems.
Oversee maintenance of pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, packaging lines (FFS, Tetra Pak, pouch packing), and CIP systems.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, GMP, and statutory safety standards.
Implement and promote best practices in machine safety and energy conservation.




Team Management
Lead and train a team of maintenance engineers, technicians, and support staff.
Ensure timely performance evaluations, skill upgrades, and adherence to SOPs.
Continuous Improvement
Implement Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and other lean initiatives to improve equipment efficiency.
Collaborate with operations and quality departments to optimize machine availability and reduce losses.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate maintenance records, machine history, and downtime analysis.
Prepare maintenance budgets and ensure cost control.

Key Requirements:
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering
Experience: 8–12 years of relevant experience in the dairy or food processing industry, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
Skills:
Robust knowledge of utility equipment, automation systems (PLC/SCADA), and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
Leadership and team-building skills
Understanding of statutory and food safety norms

Preferred Certifications:
TPM/Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred)
HACCP/FSSAI/Food Safety certifications
Boiler Operation (for plants with captive boilers

📌 Maintenance Manager Singavaram (India)
🏢 Lactalis
📍 India