Maintenance Head

• ✓ Job Title: Head of Maintenance / Maintenance Manager / Plant Maintenance Head / Senior Manager – Maintenance
• ✓ Department: Maintenance / Operations / Engineering
• ✓ Reports To: Plant Head / Factory Manager / Vice President – Operations
• ✓ Location: Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra, India (This is a senior plant-based role requiring significant on-site presence and strategic oversight).

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Head of Maintenance to lead our maintenance department in Ichalkaranji. The Maintenance Head will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust maintenance strategy to ensure the continuous, reliable, and safe operation of all plant machinery, equipment, and facilities. This includes optimizing maintenance processes, driving efficiency, managing budgets, leading a team of maintenance professionals, and fostering a culture of proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Leadership:

Develop and implement the overall maintenance strategy and long-term plans aligned with the company’s operational goals and production targets [1.1, 1.3].

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of maintenance engineers, supervisors, technicians, and fitters, fostering a high-performance, safety-conscious, and continuous learning environment [1.2, 1.3, 4.2].

Define departmental goals, objectives, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and regularly monitor performance to ensure targets are met [1.3].

Drive the shift from reactive to proactive (preventive and predictive) maintenance practices to maximize asset uptime and reduce costs [1.3, 3.1].

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization:

Oversee all aspects of maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), breakdown maintenance (BDM), and corrective maintenance [1.3].

Implement and optimize maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all critical equipment [1.2, 1.3, 3.1].

Utilize and maximize the functionality of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or ERP modules (e.g., SAP PM) for work order management, asset tracking, scheduling, and reporting [1.3, 3.2, 4.3].

Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement effective long-term solutions [3.1, 4.1].

Lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Six Sigma) within the maintenance function to enhance efficiency and quality [2.1, 3.2, 4.3].

Budget & Resource Management:

Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, controlling expenses related to labor, spare parts, consumables, and external services [1.2, 1.3, 3.1].

Oversee spare parts inventory management, optimizing stock levels to ensure availability of critical components while minimizing carrying costs [1.2, 1.3, 3.1].

Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality of service [1.2, 1.3].

Technical Expertise & Project Management:

Provide expert technical guidance and support for complex troubleshooting and repair activities, particularly for textile machinery (e.g., looms, spinning, processing) or other manufacturing equipment relevant to the plant [3.2, 4.2].

Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of new machinery and equipment.

Manage maintenance-related projects, including upgrades, overhauls, and CAPEX initiatives, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence [2.1, 4.3].

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Compliance:

Ensure strict compliance with all local and national health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., Factory Act, EHS norms) and company policies [1.2, 1.3, 3.1].

Implement robust safety protocols (e.g., LOTO procedures, confined space entry, hot work permits) and conduct regular safety audits.

Promote a strong safety culture among all maintenance personnel.

Reporting & Communication:

Prepare and present comprehensive maintenance reports to senior management, including key performance indicators (KPIs), budget utilization, downtime analysis, and improvement initiatives [1.2, 1.3].

Collaborate effectively with other departments such as Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless operations and alignment of goals [1.3, 3.1].