Mechanical Maintenance - Middle Managerial

Job Purpose (Summary / One Line Description)

Support the Mechanical CoE to ensure smooth operations, including equipment uptime and readiness, in a cost-effective manner.

Qualification: BE / B Tech (Mechanical Engineering); Preferable to have MBA in Operations Management Experience: 9-13 Years

Duties/Responsibilities/Activities:

Strategy & Planning

• Assist in setting goals for the Mechanical CoE aligned with overall engineering objectives and cascade them to the team.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of the Mechanical CoE budget with the Engineering & Projects Head.
• Provide inputs for strategic initiatives and critical projects, including new technology adoption or upgrades, from a mechanical perspective.

Maintenance & Debottlenecking

Implement preventive and breakdown maintenance schedules across relevant domains.

Monitor and ensure preventive maintenance activities are conducted as per the plan and budget. Oversee Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) for various equipment and ensure timely renewals.

Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) for chronic mechanical issues and execute action plans to minimize breakdowns.

Ensure adherence to turn-around-time in resolving equipment faults/breakdowns.

Engineering Stores

Collaborate with the Indirect Purchase team to maintain optimal inventory levels for seamless mechanical operations.

Capital Expenses

• Support engineering projects (new lines, capacity expansion, ETP setup) by providing mechanical maintenance expertise.
• Assist in the design, selection, and installation of mechanical equipment, ensuring alignment with maintenance needs.
• Collaborate on vendor development for indigenizing critical and costly mechanical equipment.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Review equipment performance periodically and take corrective actions (repairs, replacements, or maintenance) to minimize breakdowns.
• Support initiatives to reduce production losses caused by mechanical-related breakdowns.
• Assist the Business Excellence team in driving process improvements and reducing maintenance costs. Ensure compliance with all ISO requirements and standards.

People Management

Provide support for team capability development and engagement to meet functional objectives. Assist in identifying training needs and arranging internal/external training sessions for the team.

Workplace Safety

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, participate in training, and report safety concerns promptly.

IMS Compliance

Adhere to IMS standards, maintain documentation, and support audits and corrective actions.

ESG Commitment

Contribute to ESG initiatives, ensure environmental compliance, and promote resource efficiency.

Skillsets (Technical/Behavioral): Technical:

• Sound understanding of pigments & plants operation with expertise on related engineering processes (In mechanical)
• Expert knowledge of testing prototypes and procedures, Maintenance breakdown schedules
• Thorough understanding of technical manuals related to own area of specialization Ability to create policies and manuals related to Mechanical
• Project Management
• Environment Engineering & Energy Management
• Safety Management Business Acumen

Behavioural:

• Planning and Decision Making
• Achievement Orientation
• Innovation and Change Management
• Problem Solving
• Team Management & Cross functional collaboration
• Impact & Influence
• Customer Management