Commissioning Manager

CCL Global is seeking for a Western Expat who can lead the Greenfield food and beverage manufacturing facility as Commissioning Manager and to successfully delivery end-to-end commissioning activities of the plant. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with commissioning automated process and packaging equipment, utilities, and facility systems in alignment with GMP and food safety requirements. Roles and Responsibilities Develop detailed commissioning execution plans, checklists, and system turnover packages. Define and align the commissioning schedule with construction and project milestones. Lead and supervise pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities. Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, HSE, OEM vendors, and plant operations. Drive system walkdowns, punch-list management, and turnover documentation. Develop and execute detailed commissioning plans, sequences, and schedules aligned with the project timeline. Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, and in-house engineering teams during the design and construction phase. Ensure all pre-commissioning checklists, FAT/SAT protocols, and punch lists are ready before mechanical completion. Lead the commissioning team (technicians, operators, engineers) including cross-cultural or expat resources. Coordinate training programs for plant operations and maintenance teams. Interface with QA/QC, safety, and utility teams during site activities. Supervise commissioning of: o Process equipment (e.g., mixers, fermenters, pasteurizers) o Utility systems (steam, chilled water, compressed air, HVAC) o Packaging lines (bottling, filling, labelling) o Automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA, MES integration) Ensure CIP/SIP validation and microbiological cleanliness for food-grade systems. Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FSSAI, and other food safety norms. Lead risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, HIRA) during start-up phase. Maintain all commissioning logs, red-line markups, deviation reports, and test records. Act as the single point of contact between client, EPC, OEMs, and third-party vendors during commissioning Manage handover to operations including Performance Qualification (PQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and SOP sign-off. Participate in final project review, feedback, and continuous improvement sessions post start-up. Enforce permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and other safety protocols. Implement and enforce Zero Incident Commissioning Plans (ZICP). Coordinate emergency response readiness during plant start-up. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: 10–20+ years in food, beverage, dairy, or FMCG greenfield commissioning B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering Experience working on international assignments (especially in hygiene-sensitive environments) Vendor exposure: GEA, Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, Krones, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Show more Show less