Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzing equipment failure trends and identifying areas for improvement.
• Develop long-term strategies to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Leading and driving cross-functional teams to implement lean practices and continuous improvement projects.
• Evaluating and adopting new technologies and methodologies to enhance maintenance efficiency.
• Establishing goals and targets to drive continuous improvement in equipment uptime, maintenance costs, and other critical metrics.
• Maintenance of Blister, Sealing, Filling & Mixing, and Batch Coding machines.
• Planning and coordinating the maintenance activities to ensure effective and timely repairs.
• Collaborating with production and operations teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimum disruption to production schedules.
• Implementing predictive maintenance techniques and condition monitoring to optimize maintenance practices.
• Conducting root cause analyses for equipment failures and implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Knowledge of generator maintenance
• Determining optimal inventory levels to minimize downtime and costs while ensuring the availability of critical parts.
• Establishing relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts to procure spare parts efficiently.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities through efficient resource allocation, vendor negotiations, and optimized maintenance practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field). Masters is an added advantage.
• At least 10- 15 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical or Food/Beverage industry.
• Relevant certifications in maintenance management are advantageous.
• Extensive experience in maintenance management in a production or manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of production processes, equipment reliability, and maintenance strategies.