Maintenance Manager – FMCG Manufacturing
Job Details
Job Title:
Maintenance Manager - FMCG Manufacturing
Department:
Engineering
Location:
Sharjah, UAE
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
AED 12,000
Job Description of Maintenance Manager - FMCG Manufacturing
✅ A leading FMCG manufacturer in the UAE is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to keep its production operations running at full capacity. You will lead the maintenance team, protect equipment uptime, and make sure the plant meets the quality and safety standards FMCG customers expect.
✅ This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and knows how to keep production equipment reliable. If you have UAE food industry experience and a strong maintenance track record, this is an opportunity to take a key operational position with an established manufacturer.
Key Responsibilities of Maintenance Manager - FMCG Manufacturing
✅ Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team, including shift planning and performance management
✅ Plan and oversee preventive maintenance programs for production equipment
✅ Manage corrective maintenance and troubleshooting to resolve breakdowns quickly
✅ Minimize equipment downtime and improve overall plant reliability
✅ Control maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and operating costs
✅ Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
✅ Work closely with production and quality teams to support output targets
✅ Maintain accurate maintenance records, schedules, and reports
Qualification Required for Maintenance Manager - FMCG Manufacturing
✅ Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred)
✅ Minimum 5 years as a Manager in the industry; food industry background preferred
✅ UAE experience in the food industry is a must
✅ Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance for production equipment
✅ Proven ability to lead and develop a maintenance team
✅ Experience minimizing downtime, controlling costs, and ensuring safety and compliance