Description:

Reporting To: Plant Head

Function / Department: Maintenance & Utilities

Job Summary:

The Head Maintenance is responsible for leading and managing all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities, including utilities and infrastructure, to ensure uninterrupted plant operations. This role oversees high-voltage power distribution, production equipment maintenance, fuel systems, water and sewage treatment plants, and overall utility reticulation. The position requires a strong background in Electrical / Mechatronics engineering with a focus on safety, uptime, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability:

- Review and implement countermeasures for equipment breakdowns on a daily basis.

- Conduct uptime analysis using MTTR and MTBF metrics to improve equipment reliability.

- Review and monitor the planned maintenance system and ensure effective execution.

- Provide maintenance support during emergencies, holidays, Sundays, and after office hours as required.

Safety, Quality & Compliance:

- Review and close safety-related issues daily through corrective and preventive actions.

- Ensure adherence to all legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance requirements.

- Promote and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across the department.

- Immediately address unsafe conditions and non-compliance issues.

Documentation & Systems:

- Ensure daily review and upkeep of maintenance documentation, including:

Breakdown logs

Why-Why analysis

TPM records

Equipment history cards

Preventive maintenance schedules

- Ensure compliance with quality and management systems such as:

IATF / TS standards

ISO 14001

OHSAS / ISO 45001

- Lead SAP implementation and ensure discipline in system usage.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization:

- Drive Kaizen, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality circles within the maintenance team.

- Encourage suggestions and improvement ideas from technicians.

- Implement and sustain 5S across maintenance and utility areas.

- Manage spare parts inventory and drive cost reduction initiatives.

Projects & Coordination:

- Support new projects and plant expansions through coordination with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

- Manage and follow up with subcontractors for maintenance-related activities.

People Management & Reporting:

- Develop subordinates through structured training and skill enhancement programs.

- Monitor departmental KPIs and ensure performance targets are met.

- Prepare and present monthly maintenance reports to plant leadership.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Perform any other duties assigned by the reporting manager or management from time to time.

Work Conduct: Health, Safety, Quality, Cost & Environment:

- Ensure all activities are carried out safely, responsibly, and in compliance with established policies and procedures.

- Contribute to maintaining product quality, cost efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

- Follow corporate guidelines related to safety, data access, cost commitments, and workplace conduct.

- Apply sound judgment and common sense in situations not explicitly covered by policies.