Plant Engineering & Business Development Manager

About the role

The Plant Engineering & Business Development Manager leads engineering, capital projects, business development and site infrastructure across Pakistan plants. The role translates business and manufacturing strategies into investment plans, drives innovation and capacity expansion, and ensures reliable, safe and efficient site utilities and facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects and CAPEX: develop and execute the site capital investment roadmap, from concept and approval through installation, commissioning and handover, with budgeting, governance and delivery against scope, cost, quality, safety and timelines.
• Drive business development and innovation: own the site I2M/IIM agenda and partner with Commercial, R&D, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain on new product launches, packaging changes and process improvements.
• Drive strategic growth and capacity expansion: turn business and manufacturing strategies into site master plans, including capacity expansion, new technologies and manufacturing optimization.
• Lead engineering and technical excellence: improve asset reliability, productivity, quality, cost and operational efficiency.
• Own site utilities and facilities: ensure reliable, efficient and cost-effective operation of power, energy, water, compressed air, HVAC, buildings and related infrastructure, including energy efficiency, sustainability and statutory compliance.
• Manage external manufacturing and technical solutions: support assessments, capability evaluations and qualification projects.
• Build and coach engineering and business development teams and work with cross-functional stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or a relevant discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management or Business Development.
• Experience in capital project development, execution, commissioning and financial management.
• Experience in food processing, packaging technologies and industrial utilities is an advantage.

Required skills

• I2M/IIM, commercialization and product/process change management.
• CAPEX planning, financial evaluation, project governance and investment prioritization.
• TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, safety and GMP standards.
• MS Office, SAP and engineering/project management tools; AutoCAD knowledge preferred.