Assistant Manager - Engineering (Animal Feed Mill Operations)

Company: Noorani Estates (Pvt) Ltd

Role Summary

Noorani Estates (Pvt) Ltd is one of Sri Lanka's leading integrated poultry producers, operating breeder farms, commercial layer farms, hatcheries, a state-of-the-art feed mill, estates, and a paper pulp manufacturing facility. We are looking for talented, motivated, and results-oriented professionals to join our team and contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Reliability: Direct daily repairs, preventive maintenance routines, and equipment uptime goals (OEE).
• Project Management: Plan and execute capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, equipment upgrades, and facility expansions.
• Budgeting: Prepare and control departmental, repair, and project budgets.
• Compliance: Ensure machinery and processes meet OHSAS and environmental safety regulations.
• Team Leadership: Supervise internal maintenance staff and coordinate outside contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering/NDT or equivalent in engineering and maintenance
• 5 to 10 years in plant engineering, manufacturing, or feed/grain processing
• Deep knowledge of pneumatics, conveyors, hammer mills, pellet mills, boilers, and automation controls
• Strong problem-solving, project scheduling, and cross-functional communication abilities
• Exposure to LEAN/TPM/5S environment will be an added advantage.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding sector.