Plant Maintenance Head – Meevaa Foods (Panchkula)

Company Overview

Meevaa Foods is a leading organization in the food processing industry, focusing on vegetarian and Ready-to-Cook (RTC) / Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality and safety in food manufacturing.

Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Head is responsible for leading the engineering and maintenance operations at the Meevaa Foods manufacturing facility in Panchkula. This role aims to ensure zero downtime operations, regulatory compliance, and enhanced machine reliability while promoting continuous improvement across various types of machinery. The position focuses on building a world-class maintenance function that prioritizes plant uptime, safety, and cost efficiency to support production scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

  • Create and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for all machines and utilities.
  • Implement predictive maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis and thermal scanning.
  • Maintain compliance with PM through documented checklists and logs.
  • Execute root cause analysis to reduce unplanned breakdowns.

• Machine & Equipment Management

  • Oversee maintenance of food processing machines, refrigeration systems, and utilities.
  • Ensure machine calibration and compliance with sanitation and food safety standards.

• Electrical Systems & Safety

  • Supervise electrical systems, including high-tension and low-tension panels and transformers.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and energy optimization measures.

• Mechanical & Civil Infrastructure

  • Manage mechanics, structural repairs, and civil maintenance within the facility.
  • Oversee new civil projects and ensure the integrity of existing structures.

• Breakdown Management

  • Lead rapid responses to equipment breakdowns while minimizing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
  • Coordinate spare parts inventory and manage vendor relationships.

• Compliance, Audits & Documentation

  • Ensure adherence to FSSAI standards, ISO 22000, HACCP, and other regulations.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for audits and compliance checks.

• Team Leadership & Vendor Management

  • Lead a diversified maintenance team, including electricians, technicians, and utility operators.
  • Develop training plans and manage external vendor relationships.

• Capex, Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Prepare maintenance budgets and conduct ROI calculations for capital expenditures (capex).
  • Drive cost-efficiency through energy savings and improved processes.

• Continuous Improvement & Automation

  • Implement methodologies such as Kaizen and Lean to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and digital maintenance systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in maintenance management, preferably in the food processing industry.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices for food processing and refrigeration systems.
• Proficiency in electrical systems and safety regulations.
• Experience with compliance to quality standards such as ISO 22000 and HACCP.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis and breakdown management.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in maintenance management or engineering.
• Experience with Lean, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience

A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing or food processing environment.

Environment

The role is based in Panchkula, requiring on-site presence in a manufacturing facility. Expect a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and team collaboration.

Salary

Salary details are not specified.

Growth Opportunities

Opportunities for career advancement may exist into higher roles within operations or maintenance management.

Benefits

Details regarding benefits are not provided.