Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Retail & Production Operations

Location:

V adodara – Head Office (On-site role with outlet visits)
Company:
Jagdish Farshan Pvt Ltd

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Jagdish Farshan Pvt Ltd
Established in 1938, Jagdish Farshan Pvt Ltd is a legacy premium sweets and namkeen brand operating 25 retail outlets across Central Gujarat. With a centralised production facility and expanding distribution footprint, operational uptime and equipment reliability are critical to business continuity.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead preventive and breakdown maintenance across retail outlets, central kitchen, and production facilities.
This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted operations by maintaining equipment, utilities, electrical systems, refrigeration, and facility infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will bring structure, preventive discipline, and cost control to the maintenance function.

Key Responsibilities
Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules
Minimise downtime across retail outlets and central kitchen
Ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns
Maintain maintenance logs and service records
Production & Equipment Management
Oversee maintenance of food production machinery
Ensure operational efficiency of ovens, fryers, mixers, refrigeration units, and packaging equipment
Coordinate with vendors for major repairs and servicing
Manage AMC contracts and vendor negotiations
Electrical & Utility Systems
Supervise electrical systems, generators, and power backup units
Ensure proper functioning of HVAC and refrigeration systems
Maintain water supply and utility infrastructure
Facility Management
Monitor upkeep of retail outlets and production facilities
Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards
Conduct regular inspections and identify risk areas
Cost & Resource Control
Control maintenance expenses and optimise vendor costs
Maintain spare parts inventory discipline
Track maintenance budgets and reporting
Required Experience
8-10 years of experience in maintenance management
Experience in food production, FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-location retail preferred
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems
Experience managing preventive maintenance systems
Ability to manage external vendors and internal technicians
Key Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Structured and process-oriented mindset
Ability to work under pressure
Good vendor management capability
Cost-conscious and operationally disciplined