Head of Engineering

PeopleStrong; Mahad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Leader to direct the Maharashtra cluster's engineering and maintenance functions. You will drive asset reliability, safety, and cost optimization while coordinating with central teams and site execution to achieve world-class manufacturing benchmarks.

You will budget R&M and CAPEX, ensure high availability of critical assets, and lead a team through R&R, MI, and KI implementations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PM systems, CAPEX/R&M budgeting, RCA/CAPA processes.
• Experience enforcing energy conservation and statutory compliance practices.
• Proven leadership of multi-site engineering teams with cross-functional collaboration.
• MBA/PGDM is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and monitor Roles & Responsibilities (R&R), Maintenance Index (MI) and Key Indicators (KI) for engineering teams across all sites in the cluster.
• Plan, control and oversee annual R&M and CAPEX budgets; ensure 100% on-time execution of planned activities.
• Maintain 100% availability of safety-critical assets and ≥99.5% availability for service-critical equipment.
• Keep asset register accurate; manage asset transfers and retirements per company procedure.
• Ensure ≥90% critical-spares availability to minimize MTTR and avoid production losses.
• Drive a zero-accident culture and enforce safety measures (guards, interlocks, permits).
• Enforce SOPs (Pidilite or equivalent) and monitor PM compliance; lead RCA/CAPA for major breakdowns.
• Enforce 100% statutory compliance in engineering and maintenance activities, including safety and environmental regulations.
• Identify and implement energy-saving initiatives to meet or exceed consumption benchmarks.
• Collaborate with central engineering teams to deploy best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

PM systems

RCA/CAPA

Budgeting

Energy conservation

Statutory compliance

Leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical

MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain (preferr)

Job description

To lead and direct the engineering and maintenance function across the Maharashtra Cluster, ensuring 100% asset reliability, statutory compliance, operational safety, and cost optimization. The role is accountable for budgeting, energy conservation, people development, and seamless coordination between central engineering teams and site-level execution to achieve world-class manufacturing benchmarks.

2. Key Responsibilitie

sA. Asset Management & Budget

• sDefine, implement, and continuously monitor Roles & Responsibilities (R&R), Maintenance Index (MI), and Key Indicators (KI) for engineering teams across all sites in the cluster
• .Plan, control, and oversee annual Repair & Maintenance (R&M) and CAPEX budgets; ensure 100% on-time execution of all planned activities
• .Maintain 100% availability of safety-critical assets and ≥99.5% availability for service-critical equipment
• .Ensure the asset register is always accurate and updated; manage asset transfers and retirements strictly per company procedure
• .Ensure ≥90% critical-spares availability to minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and avoid production losses

.B. Safety Leadershi

• pDrive a zero-accident culture; achieve zero maintenance-related accidents by enforcing proper machine guards, safety interlocks, and work permit systems
• .Ensure all packing lines and equipment are commissioned with 360° safety guards and tamper-proof interlocks post-HOTO, PM, or overhauling
• .Ensure all maintenance jobs are executed with proper permits, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and engineering controls

.C. Process Complianc

• eEnforce Pidilite SOPs (or equivalent industry-best practices) and globally benchmarked standards for equipment care and safety
• .Rank equipment by criticality; continuously monitor and improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) compliance
• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for all breakdowns (especially >4 hours) to eliminate repeat failures
• .Ensure 100% statutory compliance in all engineering and maintenance activities, including IBR, electrical safety, lifting tools, and environmental regulations
• nIdentify and implement energy-saving initiatives; meet or exceed company consumption benchmarks for fuel and power
• .Regularly report energy usage ratios and lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce specific energy consumption per unit of production

.E. People Developmen

• tEnsure adequate staffing in engineering functions; engage teams with clear R&R and career progression plans
• .Drive ≥90% completion of Role-Based Training Matrix (RBTM) to build and sustain technical competence across all engineering staff

.F. Central–Site Coordinatio

• nPartner with central engineering teams to deploy best practices, new technologies, and process improvements at cluster sites
• .Actively participate in IRMs (Inter-Unit Review Meetings); monitor brownfield project progress and ensure timely delivery
• .Leverage cross-functional capabilities (Operations, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain) to optimize overall plant performance

3. Key Performance Indicators (Review Inde

x)Section A – Governan

• ceReview of previous Minutes of Meeting
• s.Closure of all pending action item

.s.4. Qualifications & Experien

ceCriter

iaRequireme

nt
Educat

ionB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineer ing (full-time). MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain preferr

ed.Experie

nce15–22 years of experience in engineering & maintenance management, with at least 5–7 years in a cluster/regional leadership role, preferably in Chemical / Paint / Pharma / FMCG manufacturing industri

es.Technical Expert

iseDeep knowledge of PM systems, CAPEX/R&M budgeting, RCA/CAPA, energy conservation, statutory compliance (IBR, Factory Act, Electrical Rules), and asset manageme

nt.Leadership Ski

llsProven ability to lead multi-site teams, drive change management, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improveme

nt.Soft Ski

llsExcellent stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, communication, and people development capabiliti

5. Key Competen

• ciesStrategic Thinking – Align engineering strategy with business go
• als.Operational Excellence – Drive reliability, efficiency, and cost optimizat
• ion.Safety Leadership – Champion a zero-harm workpl
• ace.Problem Solving – Strong analytical skills for RCA and C
• APA.Team Building – Develop and mentor high-performance engineering te
• ams.Process Orientation – Ensure strict compliance to SOPs and statutory no
• rms.Financial Acumen – Budget planning and cost control expert