Job Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading all maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment availability, plant reliability, and safe operations. The role focuses on preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance while supporting production targets, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. KELD manufactures Industrial Dampers and Non-Metallic Expansion Joints for power, cement, steel, and process industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical, electrical, utility, and facility maintenance activities.
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance plans.
- Ensure maximum machine uptime and minimize production downtime.
- Plan annual shutdown maintenance and execute equipment overhauls.
- Monitor equipment performance and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for failures.
- Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budget.
- Coordinate with production, quality, procurement, and EHS departments.
- Lead installation, commissioning, and improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory regulations, and ISO requirements.
- Maintain maintenance records, SOPs, equipment history, and audit documentation.
- Drive TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage maintenance contractors and OEM service providers.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance engineers and technicians.
Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
- Electrical Engineering candidates with relevant experience may also apply.
Experience
- 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing plant maintenance.
- Minimum 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience in fabrication, heavy engineering, pressure equipment, industrial dampers, expansion joints, or similar industries is preferred.
Required Technical Skills
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- PLC, VFD, and Automation Systems
- Welding Equipment Maintenance
- CNC/Fabrication Machinery Maintenance
- Utility Equipment (Air Compressors, DG Sets, Cooling Systems)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- TPM, OEE, and Lean Manufacturing
- SAP/ERP or CMMS Maintenance Software
- Budgeting and Cost Control
Soft Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Team Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Planning & Scheduling
- Vendor Management
- Analytical Thinking
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Machine Availability: ≥98%
- Breakdown Reduction
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance
- MTBF Improvement
- MTTR Reduction
- Maintenance Cost Optimization
- Zero Safety Incidents
- Spare Parts Inventory Accuracy
- Successful Completion of Planned Shutdowns
Salary
- ₹50K–60K Gross PM (Depending on experience and qualifications)
Preferred Industry
- Heavy Engineering
- Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
- Fabrication
- Power Plant Equipment
- Cement Plant Equipment
- Steel Plant Equipment
- Process Industries.
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
