Assistant Maintenance Manager

Role Description This full-time, on-site Assistant Maintenance Manager role is based at KERN-LIEBERS INDIA Pvt. Ltd. in Tumakuru. The role involves overseeing daily maintenance activities on the shop floor, supporting the Maintenance Manager in planning and executing preventive and corrective maintenance for production and utility equipment. The Assistant Maintenance Manager will coordinate maintenance schedules, allocate tasks to technicians, and ensure timely completion of maintenance and repair work to minimize downtime. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment performance, maintaining maintenance records, supporting safety and compliance initiatives, and collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve technical issues. The role also involves contributing to continuous improvement projects, managing spare parts inventory, and assisting in training and mentoring maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Strong maintenance management capabilities, including Maintenance Management and Supervisory Skills to lead and guide maintenance personnel effectively.
• Hands-on technical expertise in Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair for production machinery and utilities.
• Experience in planning and executing Preventive Maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards, compliance requirements, and best practices in maintenance operations.
• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to analyze maintenance data, use CMMS or similar tools, and prepare reports for management review.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in automotive, engineering, or precision manufacturing industries is an advantage.