Maintenance Manager (Bakery - Food Production Factory) - Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability - Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of fully automated bakery production lines (mixing, proofing, baking ovens, slicing, packaging, and palletizing). - Ensure high equipment availability and minimal downtime through effective maintenance planning and execution. - Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and TPM practices. Automation & Technical Systems - Manage maintenance of PLC, SCADA, HMI, servo drives, robotics, and industrial control systems. - Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. - Coordinate with OEMs and automation vendors for advanced diagnostics and upgrades. People Management - Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary maintenance team (mechanical, electrical, automation technicians). - Prepare shift schedules, manpower planning, and performance evaluations. - Promote a strong safety-first and continuous improvement culture. Compliance & Safety - Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRCGS), and HSE requirements. - Maintain proper documentation for audits and inspections. - Enforce safe work practices, LOTO procedures, and risk assessments. Budget & Cost Control - Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, spare parts inventory, and annual shutdown plans. - Optimize spare parts consumption and reduce maintenance costs without compromising reliability. - Evaluate CAPEX proposals for equipment upgrades and modernization. Continuous Improvement - Analyze breakdown data, root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective/preventive actions. - Drive energy efficiency, process optimization, and OEE improvement initiatives. - Support commissioning of new lines, expansions, and factory upgrades. Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering. - 8–12 years of maintenance experience in large-scale FMCG or food manufacturing plants. - Minimum 4–5 years in a managerial or leadership role. - Strong experience with automated bakery or high-speed food production lines is highly preferred. - GCC or Saudi Arabia experience is an advantage. Skills: maintenance,automation,bakery,production lines