Experience: 7-12 years in Spice Processing. Responsible for complete maintenance - preventive, breakdown, and predictive - to ensure zero unplanned downtime in grinding, blending, sterilization, and packing lines while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities 1.

Plant Maintenance Manage all machines: Hammer Mill, Pulverizer, Impact Grinder, Vibro Sifter, Metal Detector, Magnet, Blender / Ribbon Mixer, Steam Sterilizer / ETO Plant, Roaster, Cryo Grinder, Packing Machines (VFFS, Pouch, Jar Filling), Compressor, Boiler, DG Set, Chiller, Dust Collector, Cyclone Plan and execute Daily, Weekly, Monthly Preventive Maintenance (PPM). Reduce breakdown time and achieve >95% machine uptime 2. Breakdown &

- TroubleshootingLead breakdown team 24x7, root cause analysis (RCA) for repeated failures Maintain breakdown log, MTTR, MTBF Manage critical spares inventory - bearings, belts, screens, hammers, sieves, seals, motors, VFDs 3. Food Safety &
- HygieneEnsure all maintenance is food-grade - food-grade grease, SS 304/316 contact parts, no paint / rust contamination Follow FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, BRC standards for maintenance Control spice dust explosion risk - proper earthing, dust extraction, ATEX rated motors in grinding area 4. Team ManagementManage team of 8-15 Fitters, Electricians, Welders, Helpers Shift planning, skill training, attendance, discipline Coordinate with AMC vendors for Boiler,



Compressor, DG, ETO, Weighbridge5. Compliance &
- DocumentationMaintain maintenance records for audits - FSSAI, BRC, Customer Audit, Fire, Factory Inspector Ensure Boiler, Pressure Vessel, Electrical, Lift, ETP licenses are renewed on time Implement LOTO (Lockout-Tagout), Work Permit system 6. Cost &
- ImprovementPrepare annual maintenance budget, control spare cost Implement Kaizen / TPM / 5S in maintenance area Plan for new machine installation, commissioning, and line expansion Required Qualifications Education: B.E / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Experience: Minimum 7 years, at least 3 years as Manager in Spice / Food / Masala / Flour / Tea / Coffee processing Technical Skills: PLC, VFD, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, Steam system, Refrigeration Must-Have Skills Solid knowledge of grinding technology - heat generation, mesh size, sieve changing, hammer setting Knowledge of metal detection, magnet cleaning, and foreign body control Ability to read electrical drawings, P&ID; Good in Tamil / English, shift handling KPIsMachine Uptime > 95%Breakdown Hours < 2% of production hours PPM Compliance 100% Zero food safety incident due to maintenance Spare cost within budget

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹48,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager - Machinery Maintenance (Tiruppur)
🏢 Lalah's Indian Spices and Food
📍 Tiruppur