Deputy Manager - Electrical Maintenance

Weekday AI (YC W21); Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Maharashtra is seeking a Maintenance & Engineering Manager to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant facilities. This role involves leading maintenance operations, planning preventive and predictive maintenance, and training maintenance teams. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with various molding machines and critical utilities, along with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. The position offers a full-time contract in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with injection molding and critical utilities.
• Proven ability to implement preventive maintenance systems.
• Excellent skills in driving cost reduction and energy optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with track record of cost reduction and energy optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for critical machinery ensuring uninterrupted production.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance in line with OEM guidelines.
• Drive installation and commissioning of new machines.

Skills

Hands-on experience with injection molding

Expertise in mixed-discipline maintenance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication and leadership skills

Understanding of engineering drawings and industrial standards

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

ERP systems

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Location: India. Job type: full-time. As a Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant facilities, machinery, and utilities within a high-performance manufacturing environment. This is a senior, hands‑on role that combines deep technical expertise with strong people management and continuous improvement capabilities, supporting business continuity and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance operations for critical machinery, utilities, and plant infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted production
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and utilities in line with OEM guidelines
• Drive installation, commissioning, and ramp-up of new machines and utilities, including project planning, budgeting, and Gantt chart preparation
• Analyze breakdown trends, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions using tools such as TPM, 5S, Kaizen, OPL, and continuous improvement frameworks
• Develop and control repair and maintenance budgets, spare parts management, and inventory optimization
• Improve machine uptime, energy efficiency, and resource utilization through data-driven initiatives and system improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory requirements, and internal engineering policies
• Maintain detailed machine history records, performance metrics, and maintenance documentation
• Lead, mentor, and train maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous learning
• Collaborate with operations, production, and leadership teams to align maintenance strategies with business goals

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with injection molding, blow molding, compression molding machines, and critical utilities such as compressors, chillers, dryers, and gas generators
• Proven expertise in mixed‑discipline maintenance environments involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement preventive maintenance systems that enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a track record of driving cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and energy optimization
• Effective communicator with strong leadership skills, capable of managing teams and working under high-pressure manufacturing conditions
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings, schematics, and industrial standards
• Experience using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems to support reporting, planning, and decision-making
• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to balance technical depth, operational execution, and strategic thinking

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting