Maintenance Head

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India); India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India) is looking for an experienced Maintenance Head in Chennai to oversee all plant maintenance activities. You will ensure maximum equipment availability and operational efficiency while managing a skilled maintenance team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 12-18 years of experience in plant maintenance. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of experience in plant maintenance within a manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, CMMS, predictive and preventive maintenance systems.
• Experience in managing utilities, automation systems, and plant infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for plant machinery and utilities.
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime through effective maintenance planning and execution.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility maintenance functions.
• Drive TPM, preventive maintenance, reliability improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, equipment performance, and maintenance costs.
• Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, statutory, and environmental regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team to achieve operational excellence.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve productivity.

Skills

Plant Maintenance

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

TPM & Reliability Engineering

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

Utility & Facility Management

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Budget & Cost Control

Team Leadership

Vendor Management

Safety & Statutory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Chennai
Experience: 12–18 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Best in the Industry

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Head to lead and oversee all plant maintenance activities, ensuring maximum equipment availability, operational efficiency, and minimal downtime. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for plant machinery and utilities.
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime through effective maintenance planning and execution.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility maintenance functions.
• Drive TPM, preventive maintenance, reliability improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, equipment performance, and maintenance costs.
• Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, statutory, and environmental regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team to achieve operational excellence.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 12–18 years of experience in plant maintenance within a manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, CMMS, predictive and preventive maintenance systems.
• Experience in managing utilities, automation systems, and plant infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Key Skills

• Plant Maintenance
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• TPM & Reliability Engineering
• Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
• Utility & Facility Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Budget & Cost Control
• Team Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Safety & Statutory Compliance