Manager - Maintenance
Mahindra Group · Posted Oct 24
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
Bangalore, BLR Plant & IC, INFull-timeOnsiteLead/Staff12–15 years₹20.0L–₹30.0L yearly<25 applicants
ConglomerateAutomotiveFarm EquipmentInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesPublic Company
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About the role
The role sits within Mahindra Group's Bangalore plant and focuses on maintenance for manufacturing operations. It involves enhancing equipment uptime, implementing maintenance strategies, and supporting production equipment such as CNC machines, assembly lines, and welding robots. The manager will lead preventive and breakdown maintenance, documentation to IATF/ISO standards, and cost and energy optimization initiatives.
What you will do
- Planning, scheduling, and executing preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for various production equipment such as CNC machines, assembly lines, welding robots, and more.
- Collaborating closely with production and engineering teams to efficiently minimize equipment downtime and optimise productivity.
- Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues on production machinery promptly and effectively.
- Ensuring the timely availability of critical spare parts and maintenance tools necessary for operational continuity.
- Managing the complete documentation process in accordance with IATF16949, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 to uphold the highest standards of quality management.
- Utilising hands-on skills in PLC programming and a deep understanding of machine functionalities while addressing troubleshooting for various manufacturing assembly lines.
- Proactively leading initiatives aimed at enhancing Product Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale (P Q C D S M) metrics within the manufacturing unit.
- Executing all statutory and legal testing activities, both internal and external, ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations.
- Focusing on energy and water conservation initiatives as part of sustainable manufacturing practices.
- Monitoring and controlling spare part usage and repair costs to ensure effective budget management.
- Implementing comprehensive lubrication management practices for all machinery and equipment, ensuring longevity and optimal functionality.
- Staying abreast of statutory and legal requirements as outlined under the factories act and ensuring adherence at all levels.
- Achieve year-on-year maintenance cost reduction through preventive maintenance, spares optimization, and energy-saving initiatives.
- Ensure maximum equipment availability to support production capacity targets with minimal unplanned downtime.
- Implement Digital systems and Level‑3 Poka‑Yoke solutions to prevent repeat failures, human errors, and customer complaints.
- Improve customer focus and Direct-to-Delivery (D2D) performance by ensuring zero breakdowns at critical customer-impacting processes.
- Optimize Repair & Maintenance (R&M) costs by lifecycle-based maintenance planning and vendor cost rationalization.
- Lead digitization of maintenance activities including breakdown reporting, preventive maintenance tracking, and spares management.
- Reduce efficiency loss in all aggregates operations by identifying chronic breakdowns and executing permanent corrective actions.
- Establish contingency plans and de-bottlenecking solutions for critical equipment and production stages to avoid line stoppages.
- Ensure 100% equipment readiness for new product launches, including trials, validations, and ramp-up support.
- Drive Manufacturing Excellence by improving MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and reducing MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
- Strengthen process quality by eliminating recurring defects linked to equipment issues and improving process capability.
Skills used in this role
PLC ProgrammingSAP Plant MaintenanceCNC MachinesLaser WeldingWelding RobotsIATF 16949ISO 14001:2015ISO 45001:2018TPM5SKaizenPoka-YokeRCAMFMEAMTBFMTTRPreventive MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceBreakdown MaintenanceInventory ManagementTroubleshootingTeam HandlingAnalytical Skills
What the employer is looking for
- A minimum of 12 to 15 years of hands-on experience in maintenance within a manufacturing setting, particularly focused on complex machinery.
- A track record of effectively coordinating maintenance activities in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.
- Robust troubleshooting skills, with the ability to solve mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic problems effectively.
- Familiarity with advanced maintenance management systems and tools, translating to improved operations and reduced downtime.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Hands-on experience with ISO documentation including IATF, EHS, and OHSAS regulations.
- Familiarity with SAP plant maintenance modules to facilitate streamlined operations.
- A valid electrical inspectorate certificate along with an up-to-date electrical license.
- An understanding of basic safety protocols and procedures, including the handling of legal documentation.
- Knowledge of safety standards and the effective usage of activity-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), employing methodologies such as TPM and 5S.
- Proven ability to spearhead improvement initiatives and preparation of Kaizen plans.
- Capability to manage breakdowns of machinery across various systems, employing analytical skills for problem-solving and corrective actions.
- Experience with planned maintenance activities, with a strong emphasis on preventive and predictive methodologies.
- Flexibility to work in shifts and manage on-shift technicians efficiently.
- Capability to identify machine spares and adeptness at inventory management to ensure operational readiness.
- A thorough understanding of repair and maintenance cost structures, with a focus on cost reduction strategies.
- Team handling experience
- Competence in reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings for precise maintenance activities.
Preferred qualifications
- Automobile - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Manufacturing of Electrical and Electronic products
- Assembly Line Production Facilities
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is a multinational conglomerate federation of companies with a presence across more than 20 industries globally. The group holds leadership positions in utility vehicles, farm equipment, information technology, and financial services. Driven by its core purpose to enable people to Rise, Mahindra operates across over 100 countries.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 327000+ employees
- Founded
- 1945-10-02
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
AM
Anand Mahindra
Chairman
AS
Anish Shah
Group CEO & Managing Director
AB
Amarjyoti Barua
Group Chief Financial Officer
MK
Mohit Kapoor
Group Chief Technology Officer
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