educational qualification: - full-time b. tech in mechanical engineering from a recognized university/institute
experience: 12 to 16 years in precision manufacturing / auto ancillary / engineering industries. proven expertise in leading plant maintenance functions (mechanical, electrical & civil) in high-speed, automated, cnc/plc-based environments.
role objective: to lead, strategize, and continuously improve the entire plant maintenance function — covering equipment reliability, tpm, utilities, infrastructure, people development, cost efficiency, and ehs compliance — to ensure seamless production and asset lifecycle excellence.
key responsibilities:
1. strategic maintenance leadership
• define and implement long-term maintenance roadmap aligned with plant and business strategy
• drive improvement in oee (overall equipment effectiveness) and asset availability
• champion asset lifecycle management and modernization of legacy systems
2. preventive & predictive maintenance
• ensure adherence to preventive maintenance schedules and compliance to checklists
• drive condition monitoring and implement systems for early fault detection
• build a culture of zero unplanned downtime and continuous machine health improvement
3. project & commissioning management
• lead installation and commissioning of new machinery or production lines
• participate in capex planning, machine selection, layout approvals, and process validation
4. utilities & infrastructure
• ensure reliable and efficient functioning of utilities – power, water, air, hvac, compressors, etc.
• plan upgrades to reduce energy consumption and support sustainability goals
5. people leadership
• lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary maintenance team (mechanical, electrical, utility)
• define kpis, review performance, and build a strong safety-first culture
• ensure proper training, skill development, and knowledge transfer mechanisms
6. vendor & cost management
• manage amcs, service contracts, and vendor evaluations
• optimize spares inventory and control mro costs without compromising uptime
• evaluate vendor performance and build a reliable supply chain for maintenance support
7. compliance, documentation & ehs
• ensure 100% compliance with statutory norms, audits, and safety regulations
• maintain detailed records – preventive logs, machine histories, calibrations, checklists
• drive internal audits, participate in customer audits, and ensure high ehs maturity