Assistant Manager – Engineering (Animal Feed Mill Operations) – Nattandiya

About the company

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. As we continue to grow, 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.

Benefits

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

When applying

Please email your CV to [email protected] or mail to the following address, with 2 non-related referees within 7 working days of this advertisement.