About Organisation:

Human Capital Business Solutions is a boutique human resources consultancy that specializes in strategic HR consulting, Talent Acquisition & Management and HR Outsourcing services.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for developing, scheduling, and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety of equipment and facilities in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. This role focuses on minimizing downtime, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting production goals while adhering to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop detailed maintenance plans, schedules, and work orders using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as SAP or similar tools
• Prioritize tasks based on equipment criticality, production demands, and resource availability to minimize disruptions in FMCG production processes.

Preventive Maintenance

• Design and implement preventive maintenance programs for machinery, including packaging lines, processing equipment, conveyors, and utilities (e.g., boilers, compressors, HVAC systems)
• Monitor and adjust schedules to extend asset life and reduce unplanned breakdowns.

Corrective Maintenance

• Analyze breakdown reports, root cause failures, and historical data to plan corrective actions.
• Coordinate with technicians, engineers, and suppliers to ensure timely repairs and parts availability.

Resource Management

• Forecast and procure spare parts, tools, and materials while managing inventory levels to avoid stockouts or excess.
• Allocate labor resources efficiently, including internal teams and external contractors.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FMCG industry regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP, ISO standards), environmental guidelines, and occupational health and safety protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments and promote a culture of safety.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Generate reports on maintenance metrics and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Training and Support

• Provide guidance and training to maintenance staff on planning tools and best practices. Support emergency response during off-hours as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4–7 years of experience in similar role a manufacturing environment, preferably in FMCG, beverage, or food industry.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, or similar) for work order management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP) and maintenance in regulated environments.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Develop detailed maintenance plans, schedules, and work orders using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as SAP or similar tools
• Prioritize tasks based on equipment criticality, production demands, and resource availability to minimize disruptions in FMCG production processes.
• Design and implement preventive maintenance programs for machinery, including packaging lines, processing equipment, conveyors, and utilities (e.g., boilers, compressors, HVAC systems)
• Monitor and adjust schedules to extend asset life and reduce unplanned breakdowns.
• Analyze breakdown reports, root cause failures, and historical data to plan corrective actions.
• Coordinate with technicians, engineers, and suppliers to ensure timely repairs and parts availability.
• Forecast and procure spare parts, tools, and materials while managing inventory levels to avoid stockouts or excess.
• Allocate labor resources efficiently, including internal teams and external contractors.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FMCG industry regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP, ISO standards), environmental guidelines, and occupational health and safety protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments and promote a culture of safety.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Generate reports on maintenance metrics and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and training to maintenance staff on planning tools and best practices. Support emergency response during off-hours as needed.

• Hands-on experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, or similar) for work order management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP) and maintenance in regulated environments.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4–7 years of experience in similar role a manufacturing environment, preferably in FMCG, beverage, or food industry.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, or similar) for work order management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP) and maintenance in regulated environments.