Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner: Organizational Development & Innovation (ODI) Nepal

We are hiring an experienced Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Maintenance for a reputed FMCG manufacturing company in Jeetpur, Birgunj, Nepal. This maintenance leadership role is ideal for professionals with expertise in plant maintenance, PLCs, VFDs, utilities management, automation systems, preventive maintenance, and engineering project execution. Candidates with FMCG manufacturing experience and strong electrical or electronics engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Position Details

• Position: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Maintenance
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Location: Jeetpur, Birgunj, Nepal
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years
• Salary: Negotiable
• Industry Preference: FMCG Manufacturing

Qualification & Experience

Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG.
• Proven track record in plant maintenance, equipment reliability, automation systems, utilities management, and engineering project execution.
• Experience in handling preventive and predictive maintenance programs within a high-volume manufacturing setup.

Required Skills & Competencies

Industrial Automation & Control Systems

• Strong hands-on experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, ladder logic, I/O mapping, and system integration.
• Sound knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor control systems, drive parameterization, and fault diagnostics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize industrial automation and control systems.

Plant Maintenance & Reliability

• Strong expertise in preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance methodologies.
• Experience in maintenance of packing machines, fryers, electrical control panels, instrumentation systems, and plant utilities.
• Ability to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency.

Systems & Compliance

• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance MIS reporting.
• Working knowledge of ISO, HACCP, and manufacturing compliance standards.
• Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.

Leadership & Managerial Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with production, quality, supply chain, and management teams.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and developing technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations & Reliability Management

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans to maximize equipment availability and plant efficiency.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify potential failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Minimize unplanned breakdowns and improve overall equipment reliability.
• Ensure timely maintenance scheduling and execution to achieve operational targets.

Industrial Automation & Technical Support

• Manage and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation systems, and electrical control panels.
• Support automation projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Lead troubleshooting activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations.

Plant Utilities Management

• Oversee operation and maintenance of plant utilities and engineering infrastructure.
• Ensure optimum performance and reliability of utility systems supporting production activities.

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets and departmental expenditures.
• Develop and submit CAPEX proposals for equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and expansion projects.
• Identify and implement energy conservation initiatives to reduce operational costs.
• Optimize maintenance resource utilization while maintaining equipment reliability.

Inventory & Vendor Management

• Manage engineering store inventory and spare parts planning.
• Coordinate procurement requirements, evaluate suppliers, and ensure timely availability of critical materials and spares.
• Support vendor development and performance evaluation activities.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure strict compliance with company safety, health, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the maintenance function.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery, equipment, and engineering facilities.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead plant installation, commissioning, expansion, and technology transfer projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, downtime reduction, and process optimization.
• Identify and implement best engineering practices across plant operations.

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Maintain maintenance-related documentation in compliance with ISO and HACCP requirements.
• Establish and monitor maintenance KPIs, MIS reports, equipment history records, and performance dashboards.
• Ensure maintenance processes align with quality and operational standards.

Team Development & Succession Planning

• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance engineers and technicians.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify capability development opportunities.
• Maintain SOPs, operating manuals, and training documentation.
• Support succession planning by identifying and developing high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should be a proactive engineering professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience in FMCG manufacturing, industrial automation, preventive maintenance systems, and engineering project management will be highly preferred.

Apply Now

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV along with a cover letter to:

📧 vacancy@odinepal.com
📧 vacancyatodinepal@gmail.com

Subject Line: Application for Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Maintenance – Jeetpur, Birgunj

Important Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. The company reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.