Maintenance Sr. Manager / Manager – Mechanical, Sheet Metal & Fabrication Manufacturing Facility

Job Description

Experience : 10 - 15 years Job Location : Halol Department : Maintenance Manager Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering Job Summary: The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all maintenance activities within a sheet metal & Fabrication manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all mechanical systems—from Cutting, Bending, Machine shop, Welding, Surface Treatment, Hand Tools & Utilities —operate safely and efficiently. Working collaboratively with operations, quality assurance, and health & safety teams, the Maintenance Manager implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages budgets, supervises a skilled maintenance crew, and drives continuous improvement initiatives tailored for the unique demands of sheet metal fabrication industry. Primary Roles & Responsibilities: Job Summary: The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all maintenance activities within a sheet metal & Fabrication manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all mechanical systems—from Cutting, Bending, Machine shop, Welding, Surface Treatment, Hand Tools & Utilities —operate safely and efficiently. Working collaboratively with operations, quality assurance, and health & safety teams, the Maintenance Manager implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages budgets, supervises a skilled maintenance crew, and drives continuous improvement initiatives tailored for the unique demands of sheet metal fabrication industry. Primary Roles & Responsibilities: Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance schedule for all mechanical / electrical systems and production machinery. Utilize predictive tools and condition-monitoring techniques to anticipate potential breakdowns and avoid unplanned downtime. Team Leadership & Supervision: Lead, mentor, and supervise the maintenance team, delegating tasks and ensuring technicians receive specialized training for handling equipment. Manage contractor relationships for external technical support, ensuring adherence to company safety and quality standards. Troubleshooting & Repairs: Coordinate rapid-response repair efforts to diagnose and resolve equipment failures with minimal impact on production. Facilitate collaboration between engineering teams and vendors for complex repair projects. Budget & Inventory Management: Manage the maintenance budget and oversee expense control, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining equipment reliability. Ensure the efficient management of spare parts, tools, and supplies to support continuous production. Compliance & Safety: Enforce adherence to all relevant safety regulations and company policies throughout maintenance operations. Conduct regular audits of maintenance practices and facility conditions, proactively mitigating potential risks. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment histories in alignment with industry standards. Compile periodic reports on maintenance performance, downtime incidents, and cost analyses for management review. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Liaise with production and quality assurance teams to plan maintenance, machinery installations, and equipment upgrades. Drive continuous improvement by recommending process enhancements and equipment modifications for efficiency gains. Qualifications & Experience: Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Advanced certifications, such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), are advantageous. Experience: Around 10~15 years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity. Demonstrated success in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment, preferably with a background in sheet metal / machine shop production environment. Core Skill Set: Technical Expertise: Proficiency in managing mechanical/electrical systems including, press equipment, welding machinery, and robotics. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Ability to design, implement, and continuously improve maintenance routines using modern tools and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems). Troubleshooting & Repair: Excellent diagnostic skills for resolving both routine and complex equipment issues swiftly. Budget & Inventory Management: Strong capabilities in managing budgets and optimizing spare parts inventories without impacting production flow. Leadership & Communication: Proven leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse maintenance team, coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills. TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Expertise: TPM Fundamentals: Solid understanding of TPM as a holistic approach to asset management. Autonomous Maintenance: Skills in training and guiding operators for the first line of maintenance, ensuring daily cleaning, inspection, and basic upkeep. Focused Improvement & Planned Maintenance: Expertise in initiating projects that target chronic issues and implementing structured, scheduled maintenance activities to enhance equipment reliability. Quality Maintenance & Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with TPM’s emphasis on quality maintenance, ensuring continuous improvement through metrics and feedback loops. Team Training & Empowerment: Ability to facilitate training sessions on TPM principles to foster a culture of accountability and proactive maintenance within the organization. Additional Strategic Responsibilities: Continuous Improvement: Evaluate current maintenance practices and integrate advanced methodologies, including IoT-based monitoring and digital dashboards, to enable data-driven decision-making. Sustainability Initiatives: Implement energy-saving strategies and eco-friendly maintenance practices to balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. Vendor & Supplier Relations: Develop strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely support, availability of high-quality parts, and competitive pricing. Emergency Response Planning: Define and practice comprehensive emergency response procedures to ensure swift and safe reactions to unforeseen equipment failures or safety incidents. Metrics to be Monitored & Controlled: Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): Planned Maintenance Percentage (PMP): Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Work Order Completion Rate: Maintenance Cost Metrics: Equipment Downtime: Spare Parts InventoryTurnover: Maintenance Backlog: Safety Metrics: TPM-Specific Metrics Autonomous Maintenance Effectiveness: Focused Improvement Projects: Quality Maintenance: Preventive Maintenance Compliance: Organisation Structure: Reporting to: Operations Head Peers & Team: Full Maintenance Crew around 12 ~ 15 Head Count.