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In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

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* Main tasks:

Describe the focus for the employee and list the 3-5 most important tasks in a prioritized order.

Role : Executive_ Maintenance

• Overall Plant Maintenance: Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the process plant by maintaining complete mechanical health of equipment and utilities.

• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance: Plan and execute preventive maintenance as per PM schedules; lead breakdown maintenance, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to minimize downtime.

• Maintenance Planning & Cost Control: Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, monitor expenses, optimize spare usage, and control maintenance costs.

• Team & Contractor Management: Lead technicians and contractors, plan and assign duties, supervise maintenance activities, and review job execution and performance.

• Spare Parts & Inventory Management: Ensure timely availability of critical spares through effective planning and inventory control.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, statutory norms, and company standards.

* Other tasks:

Less frequent but necessary actions

· Participate in LEAN, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives .

· Support audits (internal/external) and maintain audit documentation.

· Prepare, update, and ensure compliance with ISO, GMP, and company maintenance documentation

* Key stakeholders:

Describe who this employee will be working with. This includes both external and internal stakeholders – also in the team/department.

Specify how they will be working together.

• Internal Stakeholders:

• Coordinate with Production, Quality/EHS, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth maintenance, compliance, spare availability, and plant improvements.

• External Stakeholders:

• Work with OEMs, vendors, contractors, and auditors for technical support, maintenance execution, and audit compliance.

• Working Relationship:

• Collaborative, proactive, and cross-functional coordination to ensure reliable plant operations.
  

* Industrial/technical background

Describe the expected background of the employee – e.g., types of relevant experience with various industries, technologies, strategic competencies, requirements, knowledge.

• Experience in process plants such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food, FMCG, or similar industries.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of:

• Process plant maintenance

• Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance systems, TPM, LEAN practices, SAP.

• Exposure to ISO, GMP documentation, and audit handling

• Familiarity with CMMS / SAP,PM planning tools is preferred.
  

* Expected educational background & years of experience from a similar position

Relevant educational backgrounds:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)

· Diploma with extensive relevant experience may be considered (optional, if applicable)

Relevant professional skills:

· Preventive & breakdown maintenance

· Spare parts & inventory management

· Budgeting and cost control

· Vendor selection and quality assurance

· Audit documentation (ISO, GMP, FSSAI)

· TPM, LEAN manufacturing principles

Years of relevant experience:

· 7+ years of experience in a similar maintenance role in a process/manufacturing plant

Language requirements and proficiency level:

· English: Professional working proficiency

· Local language (Hindi/ Marathi) : Preferred for shop-floor communication

* Personal/behavioral skills

Describe the personality traits required to succeed in the role.

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Good communication and coordination abilities

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Proactive, result-oriented, and accountable

• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies

• Safety-conscious with strong compliance mindset
  

* Expected base salary (range)

· Negotiable and based on experience and skill set, with no upper limit for the right candidate

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* Team description:

Guiding questions:

· How does the team contribute to Novonesis’s purpose?

· How does the team support and look out for one another in everyday tasks and challenges?

· What are specific functions or projects the team are responsible for?

· What new areas, technologies, initiatives etc., will the team focus on in the future?

· The Maintenance team supports the company’s purpose by ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations .

· The team works collaboratively , supporting each other during breakdowns, shutdowns, audits, and continuous improvement activities.

· The team is responsible for preventive and breakdown maintenance, spare parts and inventory control, and compliance with ISO, GMP, and safety standards .

· Future focus areas include enhanced automation and equipment reliability, TPM and LEAN maturity, predictive maintenance, digital tools, and SAP system optimization .

* What is the “way of working”?

· On-Site, hybrid or remote?

Work schedule?

• Work Mode: On-site

• Work Schedule: Full-time, day shift / Three Shift (with availability for breakdowns/emergencies)
  

* Are there any travel requirements?

Minimal travel , if required for:

· Vendor visits

· Training

· Audit or project-related activities

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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