I and C Supervisor – Food Manufacturing Facility

The I&C Supervisor is responsible for supervising the maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of all instrumentation and control systems within a food manufacturing environment. The role ensures operational efficiency, food safety compliance, and minimal process disruptions through proactive maintenance and team supervision.

Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas:

1. Instrumentation & Control Maintenance

• Supervise the maintenance and calibration of critical process instruments:

  • Flow meters, temperature sensors, pressure transmitters, level gauges, pH and conductivity analyzers.

• Ensure proper functioning of sanitary and food-grade instrumentation in compliance with EHEDG / 3A standards.

2. Automation System Support

• Oversee routine operations and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.

• Support I/O testing, loop checking, and integration with control systems.

• Liaise with automation engineers to implement minor logic changes and HMI updates.

3. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and FDA 21 CFR standards.

• Maintain proper documentation for calibration records, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions.

• Prepare reports for internal and external audits.

4. Team Leadership & Safety

• Supervise and allocate work to I&C technicians and junior staff.

• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce safety and hygiene compliance during maintenance activities.

• Provide hands-on training to team members on instrument troubleshooting and safety protocols.

5. Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Identify repetitive failures and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Suggest and implement process control improvements and standardization of sensors.

• Participate in projects for new equipment installation, system upgrades, and commissioning support.

Key Focus Areas:

• Sanitary sensor calibration and maintenance

• Automation reliability (PLC/SCADA support)

• Food safety and regulatory compliance (GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000)

• Team supervision and technical mentoring

• Control loop integrity and process optimization

• Documentation and audit readiness

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering

• 5–7 years of relevant I&C experience in a food, FMCG, dairy, or pharmaceutical plant

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider PLCs and SCADA systems

• Experience with food-grade instrumentation (e.g., Endress+Hauser, IFM, Rosemount)

• Knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) preferred