Maintenance Head

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Department:

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Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Ensure minimal downtime by proactive maintenance planning.

• Establish annual maintenance budgets and monitor adherence.

2. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the maintenance team across mechanical, electrical, utility, and instrumentation functions.

• Conduct skill gap assessments and initiate technical training programs.

• Monitor team KPIs and ensure accountability.

3. Plant Equipment & Asset Management

• Ensure the health and efficiency of plant machinery and equipment (HPDC, CNCs, Compressors, Utility Systems, etc.).

• Monitor critical spares, equipment lifecycle, and calibration schedules.

• Ensure timely installation, commissioning, and validation of new machinery.

4. Cost Optimization

• Optimize energy consumption and utility costs.

• Explore cost-saving opportunities through vendor negotiation and internal process improvements.

• Manage AMC contracts and evaluate vendor performance.

5. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to safety standards and statutory compliance related to machinery and utilities.

• Collaborate with EHS to implement safety audits and corrective actions.

• Maintain records for ISO, IATF, TPM, and other audits.

6. Breakdown Management

• Analyze root causes of equipment breakdowns and initiate corrective/preventive actions.

• Maintain MTBF/MTTR benchmarks.

• Maintain breakdown logs and generate monthly reports.

7. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Projects, and Stores for seamless plant operations.

• Support Capex projects and contribute to plant expansions or modernization efforts.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics.

• 18-25 years of experience in maintenance with at least 10 years in a leadership role.

• Experience in

  die casting / automotive component manufacturing

• Experience in SAP