Facilities Manager - Food/Pharma/Nutra Manufacturing

Job Description

Role Summary:

This is a full-time, on-site role for an experienced Facilities Manager with 10–12 years of hands-on experience in maintaining and managing tablet compression machines, gummy processing lines, and packaging machinery. The role requires round-the-clock oversight across three shifts, ensuring smooth operations with minimal downtime and full GMP compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of tablet compression machines, gummy production equipment, and packaging lines
• Lead the mechanical and electrical maintenance teams across all three shifts
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program (PMP) to reduce breakdown frequency and extend machine life
• Respond immediately to production equipment failures and coordinate swift resolutions to avoid downtime
• Maintain and service critical machinery including:
• Tablet press machines (e.g., Cadmach, Rimek)
• Gummy manufacturing kettles, cookers, depositors, dryers
• Encapsulation, coating, filling, and labelling machines
• Blenders, mixers, granulators, sievers, conveyors
• Ensure all equipment complies with GMP, safety, and operational standards
• Maintain detailed logs and documentation on machine breakdowns, repairs, and calibration
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Warehouse teams to align maintenance schedules with production planning
• Manage vendors for spare parts, AMC contracts, and service support

Required Skills & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering
• 10–12 years of experience in facility or engineering management within a nutraceutical, pharma, or food manufacturing plant
• Expertise in tablet manufacturing equipment and gummy processing machines
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both mechanical and electrical components
• Experience in handling utilities like HVAC, compressors, WTP, and ETP is a plus
• Good understanding of GMP, audit readiness, and safety protocols
• Willingness to support operations across multiple shifts (especially during critical breakdowns)