General Manager - Head Mechanical

Colorshine Coated Pvt Ltd; Gudur; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorshine Coated Pvt Ltd seeks a General Manager - Mechanical Maintenance to own the mechanical function of the CRM Complex. You will lead maintenance, reliability, engineering, shutdowns, and major projects across CGL, CCL, CRM Mill, Pickling Line, and Utilities.

You will develop senior engineers and large teams, drive preventive and predictive maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant operations with strong focus on zero-incident culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 30-35 years of overall experience in steel/manufacturing.
• Proven GM-level or equivalent senior mechanical leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in both mechanical projects and plant maintenance.
• Experience across CGL, CCL, CRM Mill, Pickling Line and Utilities.
• Strong decision-making and leadership of large teams.
• Commitment to safety practices and EHS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Mechanical function of the CRM Complex, including maintenance, reliability, and projects.
• Oversee maintenance, shutdowns, upgrades, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Direct senior engineers and large teams to achieve high availability and safety.
• Plan and execute major projects, expansions, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with Production, Electrical, Projects, Process, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and permit-to-work systems.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Maintenance management

Project management

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER - MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE | CRM COMPLEX

Location:

Gudur, Andhra Pradesh

Industry:

Iron & Steel

Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Level:

General Manager

Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced General Manager - Mechanical to take overall responsibility for the mechanical function of the CRM Complex, covering maintenance, reliability, engineering, shutdowns, projects, and mechanical performance across the complete facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall Mechanical function of the CRM Complex, covering CGL, CCL, CRM Mill, Pickling Line, Utilities, and associated facilities.
• Manage both Mechanical Projects and Maintenance functions, including project execution, commissioning, equipment installation, modifications, upgrades, and plant maintenance.
• Provide strong technical leadership and make timely, firm, and effective decisions on critical mechanical, operational, and maintenance matters.
• Lead and develop senior engineers, managers, and large mechanical teams, ensuring accountability and performance.
• Drive preventive, predictive, condition-based, and breakdown maintenance programs to ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability.
• Lead major shutdowns, overhauls, equipment upgrades, modifications, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective planning and execution of new projects, expansion, modernization, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Electrical, Projects, Process, Quality, and Safety teams for smooth plant operations.
• Establish and implement best safety practices across all mechanical maintenance and project activities, with strong focus on zero-incident culture and safe work practices.
• Ensure strict compliance with EHS standards, statutory requirements, permit-to-work systems, LOTO procedures, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• Drive maintenance excellence, cost optimization, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Review critical equipment performance, recurring failures, maintenance costs, spares, and long-term reliability strategies.
• Provide technical direction for complex mechanical troubleshooting and critical breakdown resolution.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum 30-35 years of overall experience in the Steel / Metals / Manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience at GM level or equivalent senior Mechanical leadership position.
• Strong and comprehensive experience in both Mechanical Projects and Plant Maintenance.
• Extensive experience across CGL, CCL, CRM Mill, Pickling Line, and Utilities.
• Strong experience in managing large-scale mechanical functions and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take strong, independent, and timely decisions and lead teams effectively.
• Strong exposure to project execution, commissioning, shutdown management, reliability, preventive/predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong commitment to implementing and maintaining best-in-class safety practices across projects and maintenance operations.

Preferred Profile:

Candidates with extensive experience in Cold Rolling Mill, Continuous Galvanizing Line, Color Coating Line, Pickling Line, and Utilities within the steel industry, with a proven track record of handling both project and maintenance responsibilities, will be preferred.