Technical -Production & Maintenance Manager

Position Details:

• Role: Manager - Technical (Production & Maintenance)
• Location: Mumbai (Head Office)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Beverages
• Reporting To: AVP - Technical
• Coordinates With: Production, Maintenance, QA

Job Purpose:

To provide technical support to PAPL/Franchisee assigned plants to improve plant performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and improve plant productivity and equipment efficiency.
2. Act as an SME for packaging, filling, process, and utility equipment.
3. Set and monitor production, quality, and utility KPIs for Greenfield/Brownfield projects.
4. Plan and monitor project management activities, including vendor coordination and capex initiation.
5. Conduct plant performance reviews on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
6. Identify and execute opportunities for technical upgradation and operational cost reduction.
7. Conduct technical plant audits and vendor visits for new and existing projects.
8. Ensure asset care and 100% uptime of equipment.
9. Support EHS and legal teams in maintaining 100% compliance.
10. Assist marketing, packaging, and R&D teams with new product development.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: B.Tech/BE (Mechanical/Electrical) preferred; Diploma can be considered.
• Experience: 12-15 years in the beverage industry with expertise in:
  • Tetra and PET packaging
  • Blowing machines, filler machines, and secondary packaging machines
  • Utilities such as boilers, air compressors, chillers, and transformers
  • Greenfield and Brownfield projects