Function Leader - Plant Maintenance

Jaivel Aerospace; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaivel Aerospace in Ahmedabad, India is seeking a Function Leader - Maintenance to lead plant maintenance, asset reliability, and facilities across aerospace operations. You will drive uptime, safety, and cost optimization while aligning with company strategy.

The role requires 10+ years of experience including leadership, and deep expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance, TPM, Lean, and ISO standards. Responsibilities include leading teams, audits, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in plant maintenance leadership.
• Experience in aerospace/precision manufacturing preferred.
• Proven track record in TPM, preventive & predictive maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute maintenance plans for high uptime.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure CNC/VMC, electrical, HVAC, and utilities reliability.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Plan maintenance with minimal production impact.
• Mentor maintenance teams and manage shifts.
• Coordinate with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Reliability engineering

Lean manufacturing

IoT / Industry 4.0

ISO 9001/AS9100

Energy management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

SAP ERP

Epicor ERP

NetSuite

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Job Description:

Function Leader -Maintenance

Ahmedabad, INDIA PositionCode: 1210XF

About the Role:

We are looking for a Function Leader - Plant Maintenance, who thrives ina high performance and fast paced technical environment. Being a keymember of the organizational leadership team, you will be responsiblefor delivering Maintenance function goals & objectives aligned toorganization strategy. Lead Maintenance, Asset Reliability, Utilities,and Facility Management across Aerospace, UAV, CNC/VMC Machining,Tooling, and Advanced Manufacturing operations. Drive maximumequipment uptime, operational excellence, safety, compliance, and costoptimization while supporting business growth and manufacturingperformance with strong expertise in preventive & predictivemaintenance, reliability engineering, facilities management, TPM,Lean, and AS9100-ISO compliant operations.

What youll deliver:

• Develop and execute maintenance plans to ensure high equipmentreliability and uptime.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure smooth operation of CNC/VMC machines,utilities,Electrical systems,HVAC,compressors,Transformers,firesafety systems, solar panels, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor maintenance performance and take corrective actionswhen required.
• Plan maintenance activities with minimal impact on production.
• Manage maintenance teams across shifts and support operational requirements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and ensure quick resolution.
• Ensure maintenance activities are effectively planned andexecuted to meet production, reliability, and cost targets.
• Maintain required inventory of spare parts, tools,consumables, and lubricants.
• Monitor and optimize energy consumption and utility usage.
• Maintain maintenance records, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Develop and implement maintenance SOPs, best practices, andprocess improvements.
• Conduct regular audits, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct fire safety drills, equipment inspections, and team training.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and SupplyChain teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Build, develop, and mentor maintenance teams through trainingand skill development programs.

What Youll Need

• Passion for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in aleadership role.
• Strong expertise in industrial maintenance and assetmanagement, including CNC/VMC machines, HVAC/VRV systems,pneumatic, electrical and utility infrastructure, Preventive maintenance (PPM), troubleshooting,Energy management, and Industry 4.0/IoT applications.
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO9001/AS9100 standards.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, risk assessment, andproblem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to support business needs beyond standard workinghours when required.

Must Have

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functionalcollaboration skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and adherence tocompany values.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Willingness to work across shifts and support globaloperations when required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, NetSuite, orsimilar business applications.
• Experience with Engineering/PDM systems such as SolidWorks PDM.
• Strong stakeholder management, people development, andteam-building skills.

Ideal Industry Background:

• Aerospace, UAV, Défense, Precision Engineering, CNC/VMC,Tooling & Fixtures, Automotive, & Advanced Manufacturing.