Manager - Engineering - Kishanganj

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager Cum Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of capital projects within a cold chain storage and food / consumer health manufacturing environment, Chicken processing or Meat Industry experience would be preferred.

The successful candidate will have over 15 years experience with 8~10 years experience in project management (Green Field & Brown Field) with a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Experience in Manufacturing industries projects is preferred, Candidates with a solid background in cold chain supply system/storage (Refrigeration system) or related fields will be highly regarded.

This role requires expertise in full lifecycle project management, cost control, scheduling and Construction safety.

Role & responsibilities

A. Primary responsibilities

Project Delivery: Manage and deliver capital projects safely, on budget, and according to schedule.

Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, execute them, and track progress through all design phases from inception to handover.

Quality and Standards: Ensure all key deliverables meet agreed timelines and adhere to quality and engineering standards.

Stakeholder Communication: Propose and effectively communicate options and updates to management and stakeholders.

Objective Setting: Establish and align project objectives with requirements, ensuring that goals and timelines are achieved.

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement robust plans and strategies for effective project lifecycle management.

Issue Management: Identify project issues, communicate them to the team, and coordinate with the right skill sets to find timely and budget-conscious solutions.

Team Leadership: Provide direction and vision to the project team, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and skillset application.

Communication: Foster effective communication between the project team and stakeholders.

Reporting: Report on project status, including schedule and cost issues, in accordance with established communication protocols.

Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to applicable practices, policies, and specifications.

Quality Control: Perform overall quality control of work, including budget, schedule, plans, and team performance.

Operations and Maintenance: The role may transition into operations and maintenance of existing facility and post-project completion, requiring a good understanding of operations, maintenance, energy-saving practices, and refrigeration. Cold storage experience is a significant advantage.

B. People Management

• Take overall responsibility for people development initiatives and building up in-house capabilities for the employees in the department
• Drive a performance driven culture in the team by timely monitoring, review of performance parameters and feedback to the team members
• Contribute towards development of talent for the department by providing subordinates with adequate exposure and growth opportunities to enable readiness for higher roles
• Actively participate in HR initiatives to drive overall employee engagement and motivation

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities.

Preferred candidate profile

A. Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical).
• Experience: Over 15 years experience with 8~10 years experience in project management (Green Field & Brown Field) with a proven track record in capital project delivery. Experience in cold storage, food, or consumer health products manufacturing is highly desirable.

Industry Experience: Food, Consumer Health, Poultry project experience preferred; experience in cold storage or related fields advantageous

Skills:

• Full lifecycle project management.
• Proficiency in cost control and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing industry environments.
• Deep knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Understanding of operations, maintenance, energy-saving, and refrigeration process.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide solutions under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capability to transition into an operations and maintenance role post-project completion.

Interested Candidate Can share their CV nibhosale@allana.com