Job Description
VACANCY FOR
Factory Engineer
Company Overview:
Who are we with a Mission to "leaving meaningful footprints", we at Sanmik Group have excelled as one of the leading Companies in the Food Industry of the country. Constantly striving for innovation, we have carefully yet firmly embraced an industry, evolving faster ever than our own kind, the Food Industry.
Launching into the new decade, Sanmik Food Pvt. Ltd. is excited to lead the way in the manufacture of innovative products to meet the rising global demand for plant-based foods. Our actions have been loud enough to carve out a new era in Sri Lankan food sector. We have been able to establish our footprints into a host of global markets such as USA, Europe, China, Australia, etc. and grown into a group of companies in a span of less than ten years. Yet, our journey has just begun.
The Role:
The Plant Manager will take full ownership of overall plant performance, ensuring stable, efficient, and cost-effective operations across production, maintenance, and utilities. This role is strictly hands-on and execution-driven, requiring a strong presence on the shop floor and the ability to lead by solving real operational problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of plant maintenance and utilities, ensuring high levels of efficiency, reliability, and performance
- Drive downtime reduction, breakdown elimination, and OEE improvement initiatives
- Manage and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) systems and maintenance execution
- Ensure reliable operation of all utilities (power, steam, air, water, refrigeration, etc.)
- Control and optimize maintenance and utility costs
- Manage spare parts inventory and working capital efficiency
- Lead root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring failures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Kaizen / TPM/ loss elimination)
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
- Lead and develop maintenance, utilities, and production teams
Candidate Profile:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in plant maintenance manager or a similar role
- Strong practical knowledge in troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial machinery
- Experience in TPM, PLC programming, and automation systems
- Proven ability to drive operational improvements and manage shop floor activities
- Prior experience in the food manufacturing industry will be a distinct advantage
- Familiarity with ISO, GMP, HACCP, and other relevant industry standards
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and deliver results under pressure
Benefits:
The Successful candidate would be offered with a competitive remuneration package based on qualification & experience.
Application Process:
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria can forward their CVs to [email protected] within 07 working days indicating the post applied in the subject line of your email.
