Head – Maintenance & Technical

Roquette; Gokak; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Contribution to sustainable solutions

Job summary

Roquette is looking for a Head of Maintenance and Technical in Gokak, India to lead the plant maintenance team across various domains including Mechanical and Electrical. This role is vital in driving energy conservation and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with global quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 15-18+ years of experience in mechanical operations, proven leadership skills, and strong knowledge in KPI management and energy conservation programs.

Qualifications

• 15–18+ years of experience in mechanical operations within a comparable industry.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to empower and develop teams.
• Experience with reliability, KPI management, and energy-management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team across Mechanical, E&I, Engineering Stores, and Civil domains.
• Improve maintenance efficiency through work order flow management and CMMS utilization.
• Run reliability improvement programs targeting key KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and emergency incident rates.
• Oversee technical maintenance for non‑manufacturing areas and planned maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of utilities critical to plant operations.
• Coach and train team members on best maintenance practices, HSE, and project governance.
• Prepare and execute plant improvement, compliance, and repair projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Budget, control, and report maintenance expenses and inventory management.

Skills

Mechanical operations experience

Leadership skills

Analytical and problem-solving

KPI management

Energy management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Head of Maintenance and Technical will lead the plant maintenance team, ensuring reliability and efficiency across Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, Engineering Stores, and Civil works within the manufacturing unit. The role focuses on driving maintenance excellence, energy conservation, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with HSE and global quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team across Mechanical, E&I, Engineering Stores, and Civil domains.
• Improve maintenance efficiency through work order flow management and CMMS utilization.
• Run reliability improvement programs targeting key KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and emergency incident rates.
• Oversee technical maintenance for non‑manufacturing areas and planned maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of utilities (electricity, steam, etc.) critical to plant operations.
• Coach and train team members on best maintenance practices, HSE, and project governance.
• Prepare and execute plant improvement, compliance, and repair projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Champion maintenance excellence programs aligned with global standards, monitoring and reviewing critical KPIs.
• Plan and drive energy management initiatives in accordance with annual production plans.
• Lead energy conservation programs to optimize total energy consumption and cost.
• Support manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives in line with the master plan.
• Assist the HSE function in adhering to global safety and environmental guidelines.
• Budget, control, and report maintenance expenses and inventory management.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for cost optimisation and alternative solutions.

Qualifications

• 15–18+ years of experience in mechanical operations within a comparable industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to empower and develop teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic orientation.
• Experience with reliability, KPI management, and energy‑management initiatives.
• Knowledge of HSE, procurement, budgeting, and CMMS systems.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to contribute to sustainable, plant‑based solutions.

Roquette is committed to equal opportunity based on compliance with EEO laws.