Sr. Manager / Manager

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 Inventory Turnover:

• 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.