Job Role:
The Project & Plant Maintenance Manager will be responsible for leading large-scale projects, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvement initiatives across multiple sites. This role ensures smooth execution of projects within budget, on time, and with high-quality results. It also involves deploying Lean Six Sigma practices to improve efficiency, build capability across teams, and deliver measurable business benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure and cross-functional projects.
- Translate business objectives into actionable project plans with clear timelines and budgets.
- Oversee project risk assessments, resource allocation, and status reporting to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with budget, timelines, and quality expectations.
- Coordinate with internal departments (Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, IT) and external vendors to achieve project goals.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma (ELS/DfLS) tools to accelerate delivery, improve processes, and build quality.
- Provide training and guidance to teams in Lean practices, value stream mapping, and process improvements.
- Lead site layout optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields.
- 6+ years
in
project management, plant maintenance, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale projects from planning to implementation.
- Experience in
Lean Six Sigma
/process improvement preferred.
- Background in
manufacturing or FMCG industries.
- Experience in project management within a
plant or production environment.
- Fluency in
English
(strong in written and spoken for regional reporting)
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in MS Project, Excel, or equivalent project tracking tools.
- Strong problem-solving ability with a business-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable working with senior leaders, influencing across teams, and presenting project results.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.