Maintenance / Engineering Senior Supervisor (L08) at PepsiCo - Kosi/Channo Plants

Position Overview

PepsiCo Global Business Services India LLP is seeking a Maintenance / Engineering Senior Supervisor (L08) for its Kosi and Channo manufacturing plants in India. This leadership role is essential for managing plant utilities, ensuring excellent maintenance standards, and overseeing a significant operational workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and engineering activities related to plant utilities to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices to optimize operations.
• Manage end-to-end execution of projects involving utilities and engineering systems.
• Develop and standardize engineering and maintenance workflows.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, conduct audits, and maintain governance standards.
• Control costs, manage water resources, and support sustainable utility operations.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement governance frameworks effectively.

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Proficient in managing utilities such as cooling systems and power supply equipment.
• Experienced in operating industrial wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) with an emphasis on compliance and sustainability.
• Hands-on or supervisory experience with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS).
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant maintenance processes.
• Exposure to greenfield or brownfield projects is advantageous.

People and Labour Management

• Skilled in union management and labor negotiations.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and compliance.
• Experienced in contractor management.
• Capable of leading and managing a large blue-collar workforce.

Team and Reporting Structure

• Directly supervising 2 Managers.
• Indirectly overseeing 2 Assistant Managers and Executives.
• Overall team includes approximately 27 operators.
• Responsibility includes oversight of cooling systems, power utilities, and utility center operations.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in plant maintenance and utilities management.
• Strong ownership mentality focusing on cost, compliance, and reliability.
• Ability to establish systems in a relatively new plant environment.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should prepare an updated resume and provide detailed information including current and expected compensation, total and relevant experience in maintenance/utilities, notice period, current employer and location, ASRS experience, union handling experience, and reasons for seeking new employment.

Mandatory Compliance Questions

• Do you have any relatives or close personal relationships within PepsiCo?
• Have you previously worked or interviewed with PepsiCo?