Function Leader - Plant Maintenance

Jaivel Aerospace; Sanand; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaivel Aerospace is seeking a Function Leader - Plant Maintenance to drive maintenance, reliability, and facility management across aerospace manufacturing operations. You will lead maintenance teams, optimize uptime, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a high-performance environment.

The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, energy management, and continuous improvement using TPM, Lean, and ISO9001/AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in industrial maintenance and asset management, including CNC/VMC machines, HVAC/VRV systems, pneumatic, electrical and utility infrastructure.
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO9001/AS9100 standards.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute maintenance plans to ensure high equipment reliability 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 actions when required.
• Plan maintenance activities with minimal impact on production.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional

Communication

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are a team of designers,developers, engineers and craftsmen coming from diverse backgroundsand nationalities with a wide range of skills, interests andexpertise. All of us propel our expertise in substantially improvingperformance of advanced manufacturing programs through our passionfor innovation and attention to the finest details. Every project bringsdifferent problems to solve, and we build bespoke solutionsfor each. Our team’s relentless pursuit to cut through complexityto offer simplified and intuitive solutions has inspired thetrust of global 100 clients.

Job Description

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 you'll 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 You'll 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.
  

Ideal Industry Background: