Assistant General Manager

Greenscape Eco Management; Alwar; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenscape Eco Management seeks an Assistant General Manager Maintenance to lead end-to-end maintenance at the Alwar plant. The role emphasizes instituting PM, PdM, and TPM frameworks to shift from reactive to proactive maintenance, ensuring maximum uptime and safety.

You will build structured systems, drive data-driven decisions, and embed a zero-breakdown culture while coordinating with production, quality, and sourcing teams.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics from a reputed institution.
• Experience in plant maintenance in manufacturing (5+ years) and transitioning to preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Proven ability to drive MTBF/MTTR/OEE improvements and RCA/CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust Preventive (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) framework across the plant.
• Lead TPM initiatives including autonomous, planned maintenance, focused improvement, and early equipment management; build operator ownership.
• Define and manage annual maintenance plans and budgets; standardize SOPs, work instructions, and inspection checklists.
• Drive reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement; establish RCA methodologies and CAPA processes.
• Strengthen breakdown response, escalation systems, and foster a zero-breakdown and zero-accident culture.
• Collaborate with production, quality, sourcing, procurement, and stores to align maintenance with plant objectives and ensure seamless operations.

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

Job Title

Assistant General Manager Maintenance

Location

Manufacturing Plant, Alwar

About Greenscape

Greenscape Eco Management is a pioneering Indian urban-mining company, founded in 2007, that transforms end-of-life electronics and electrical goods into valuable secondary materials. Rather than viewing disposed TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and other electronic waste as mere refuse, Greenscape treats them as urban mines: sources of precious and base metals such as gold, copper, aluminium and rare earths. Through advanced recovery processes and a robust circular-economy framework, Greenscape has recycled tens of thousands of metric tons of electronic waste and extracted over 40 different metals and minerals. By doing so, the company reduces environmental footprint, curbs demand on virgin raw-material mining, and contributes to sustainable resource management, aligning with broader climate, resource-conservation and social goals.

Job Summary

The AGM Plant Maintenance will lead the end‑to‑end maintenance function across the plant, with a strong emphasis on institutionalizing Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) frameworks. The role involves building structured systems, processes, and capabilities to transition the maintenance function from a reactive approach to a proactive and reliability‑driven model. The incumbent will be accountable for ensuring maximum equipment uptime, operational reliability, and uninterrupted production, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, statutory compliance, and cost efficiency. This includes driving rigorous maintenance planning, effective resource utilization, and data-driven decision-making to optimize asset performance across the plant. A key focus of the role will be to embed a culture of zero breakdowns, zero accidents, and continuous improvement, by strengthening root cause analysis, enforcing discipline in maintenance execution, and building ownership within the team. The AGM will also play a pivotal role in enhancing maintenance maturity, through adoption of TPM practices, predictive tools, digital maintenance systems (CMMS), and best‑in‑class industry benchmarks. In addition, the role will be instrumental in aligning maintenance with broader plant objectives, working closely with production, quality, and sourcing teams to ensure seamless operations. Overall, this position is critical in transforming the maintenance function into a strategic enabler of productivity, efficiency, and long‑term asset reliability, supporting the organization’s journey towards a professionally managed, high‑performance manufacturing set‑up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Strategy & Planning:
   1. Develop and implement a robust Preventive (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) framework: Design and institutionalize structured maintenance programs to shift the organization from reactive to proactive maintenance. This includes defining equipment‑wise PM schedules, integrating condition-based monitoring techniques, building data pipes to anticipate failures before they occur. Ensure strict adherence to maintenance calendars and continuously refine plans based on equipment performance and failure trends.
   2. Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives across the plant: Lead the deployment of TPM pillars such as Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, and Early Equipment Management. Build operator ownership for basic maintenance activities, improve machine health awareness on the shop floor, and drive cross‑functional participation to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Establish TPM governance, audits, and review mechanisms to ensure sustained implementation.
   3. Establish and monitor annual maintenance plans and budgets: Develop comprehensive annual maintenance plans aligned with production targets and asset lifecycle requirements. Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, including manpower, spares, consumables, and capital repairs. Track actual vs. planned spend, identify cost optimization opportunities, and ensure efficient utilization of resources without compromising reliability or safety.
   4. Define and implement maintenance SOPs and checklists: Standardize maintenance practices by creating detailed SOPs, work instructions, and inspection checklists for all critical equipment and utilities. Ensure uniform execution across shifts and teams, reduce dependency on individuals, and improve repeatability and quality of maintenance activities. Regularly review and update SOPs based on learnings from breakdowns, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
   5. Drive reliability‑centered maintenance and continuous improvement: Implement structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies (Why‑Why, Fishbone, FMEA) to eliminate recurring failures. Use historical maintenance data to identify chronic issues and deploy corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Continuously improve maintenance strategies to enhance asset reliability and reduce lifecycle costs.
   6. Implement maintenance KPIs and performance governance: Define and track key performance indicators such as MTBF, MTTR, breakdown hours, PM compliance, and maintenance cost per unit. Establish dashboards and regular review forums to monitor performance, identify gaps, and drive accountability across the maintenance team.

Reliability & Performance Management

1. Ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability: Take end-to-end ownership of asset performance across the plant by minimizing unplanned downtime and ensuring consistent machine availability. Establish systems to monitor equipment health in real time, prioritize critical assets, and proactively address potential failure points. Drive a reliability-first mindset where maintenance planning is tightly aligned with production requirements.
2. Track and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs): Define, monitor, and improve core maintenance and operational KPIs, including:
   1. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Increase by reducing frequency of breakdowns through better maintenance practices and reliability improvements
   2. MTTR (Mean Time to Repair): Reduce through faster diagnostics, improved troubleshooting capability, and better spare availability
   3. OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness): Improve by addressing availability, performance, and quality losses
3. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA: Institutionalize structured problem‑solving methodologies (Why‑Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, Pareto Analysis) to identify root causes of recurring failures. Ensure that all major breakdowns and chronic issues are thoroughly analyzed, and robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) are implemented, tracked, and closed. Build a knowledge repository of failures and learnings to avoid recurrence.
4. Strengthen breakdown response and escalation systems: Establish clear protocols for breakdown reporting, escalation, and resolution. Ensure quick response times, defined ownership during incidents, and effective coordination between maintenance, production, and stores teams. Standardize breakdown reporting formats and post‑breakdown analysis to improve future response.
5. Drive a culture of zero breakdown and zero defect maintenance: Build a high‑accountability culture where maintenance teams and operators take ownership of equipment health. Promote proactive identification of abnormalities, adherence to maintenance standards, and continuous improvement. Embed TPM principles to move towards zero breakdowns, zero defects, and zero accidents, making reliability a shared responsibility across functions.

Utilities & Infrastructure Management

1. Ensure uptime and reliability of critical utilities: Take complete ownership of uninterrupted operation of all plant utilities, recognizing them as the backbone of production. Establish robust monitoring, preventive maintenance, and redundancy systems to ensure zero disruption to operations due to utility failures. Prioritize critical utilities based on their impact on production and ensure high availability at all times.
2. Manage and operate the 33,000 KVA Substation (Critical Responsibility): Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the high‑capacity substation, ensuring compliance with all statutory and electrical safety norms. Implement preventive and predictive maintenance practices for transformers, switchgear, panels, and distribution systems. Monitor load management, power quality (voltage, harmonics), and ensure proper protection systems are in place. Coordinate with DISCOMs and regulatory authorities for outages, load planning, and compliance.
3. Air Compressors & Compressed Air Systems: Ensure reliable availability of compressed air by maintaining compressors, dryers, receivers, and distribution lines. Monitor pressure stability, air quality, and leakages. Drive initiatives to reduce air losses and improve system efficiency, as compressed air is often a high‑cost utility.
4. Water Systems Management: Oversee all plant water systems including raw water intake, treatment (RO/softeners), circulation, and discharge. Ensure adequate availability of process and utility water while maintaining quality standards. Monitor consumption, reduce wastage, and ensure compliance with environmental norms for discharge and recycling.
5. Utility performance monitoring and KPIs: Define and track key utility metrics such as: Power consumption per unit / ton, Compressor efficiency and air loss %, Water consumption per unit, Utility downtime. Establish dashboards and regular reviews to ensure continuous improvement.

Cross Functional Collaboration

1. Collaborate closely with Production (Uptime & Throughput): Partner with the production team to align maintenance schedules with production plans, minimizing disruption while maximizing equipment availability. Ensure maintenance activities are planned proactively during shutdown windows and do not impact throughput. Work jointly to identify bottlenecks, recurring breakdowns, and performance losses, and implement solutions that improve line efficiency and output. Build a strong feedback loop where operators actively report abnormalities and support autonomous maintenance.
2. Work with Quality (Defect Reduction & Process Stability): Coordinate with the quality team to identify equipment-related causes of product defects and process variations. Ensure machines are maintained within defined operating parameters to deliver consistent product quality. Support root cause analysis of quality issues and implement corrective actions from a maintenance standpoint (calibration, alignment, wear part replacement, etc.). Drive initiatives to reduce variability and ensure process stability through reliable equipment performance.
3. Partner with Procurement (Spares Management & Vendor Development): Work closely with procurement to ensure timely availability of critical spares, consumables, and maintenance services. Define technical specifications, identify critical spare parts, and support vendor selection and qualification. Drive cost optimization through vendor development, standardization of parts, and long‑term contracts. Ensure optimal inventory levels by balancing availability with working capital efficiency.
4. Align with Stores / Inventory (Material Availability & Control): Ensure accurate tracking and availability of maintenance spares in coordination with stores. Establish systems for proper codification, inventory control, and consumption tracking. Minimize stock‑outs and excess inventory through better planning and coordination.
5. Ensure seamless coordination to achieve plant-level goals: Act as a key integrator across functions to ensure maintenance activities are aligned with overall plant objectives such as production targets, cost efficiency, quality standards, and safety. Participate in daily/weekly plant reviews, proactively flag risks, and ensure timely resolution of cross‑functional issues. Drive accountability and ownership across teams to ensure smooth execution and minimal operational friction.
6. Drive a one‑team operating culture: Break functional silos by fostering collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability across departments. Encourage joint problem‑solving, data sharing, and aligned KPIs to ensure that all functions work towards common plant performance goals rather than individual objectives.

Qualifications Required

1. Educational Qualifications:
   B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering from a reputed institution. Candidates with strong academic grounding in core engineering fundamentals, equipment design, and industrial systems will be preferred.
2. Technical Competency:
   The candidate should demonstrate strong academic and practical exposure to:
   1. Industrial equipment and machinery maintenance
   2. Electrical systems (HT/LT systems, substations, panels)
   3. Mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment)
   4. Utilities management (compressors, water systems, power distribution)
3. Experience:
   Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in plant maintenance within manufacturing environments, with a strong track record of handling complex machinery, utilities, and large‑scale operations.
   Proven experience in transitioning maintenance functions from reactive to preventive and predictive models.
   Demonstrated success in:
   1. Reducing breakdown frequency and downtime
   2. Improving MTBF, MTTR, and OEE
   3. Driving root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing sustainable CAPA
   4. Enhancing overall equipment reliability and lifecycle performance
4. The ideal candidate should bring a strong blend of hands‑on technical expertise, leadership capability, and a proven ability to drive maintenance excellence in a structured, high‑performance manufacturing environment.