Manager -Maintenance

Schneider Electric; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a skilled Repair & Maintenance Professional to keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly. You will lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, ensuring equipment availability and safety.

The role emphasizes TPM/Lean, data tracking in CMMS, and collaboration with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize maintenance costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 5–10+ years of experience in maintenance within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS, ERP systems, and maintenance KPIs.
• Proficiency in English (intermediate/advanced).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability across production lines.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Define, prioritize, and execute maintenance plans aligned with production needs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to minimize downtime and ensure continuity.
• Support installation and ramp-up of new equipment and lines.

Skills

Manufacturing Maintenance

Reliability Engineering

Maintenance Planning

Maintenance Execution

Continuous Improvement

TPM

Lean

Kaizen

HSE

CMMS

ERP

Change Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

ERP

Job description

Join our dynamic maintenance team and be at the forefront of keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently! We're looking for a skilled Repair & Maintenance Professional to help drive excellence in our facility operations.

Role Purpose

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of plant equipment, machinery, and facilities. The role ensures alignment with safety, quality, cost, and operational efficiency objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

• Lead and manage all maintenance activities including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability across production lines.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maintain equipment in optimal condition.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as OEE, MTBF, and MTTR. [IIT5_Maint...upervision | PDF]

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team.
• Drive performance management, goal setting, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Build team capability through structured training and competency development.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote and embed 5S and safe working practices across maintenance operations. [IIT5_Maint...upervision | PDF]
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational safety frameworks.

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Define, prioritize, and execute maintenance plans in alignment with production requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to minimize downtime and ensure continuity.
• Support installation and ramp-up of new equipment, production lines, or workstations. [IIT5_Maint...upervision | PDF]

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM, and other methodologies.
• Enhance reliability and availability of equipment through structured problem-solving.
• Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency.

Technical & Asset Management

• Ensure proper preservation and management of all tools and equipment.
• Manage maintenance budgets, including optimization of spare parts inventory. [IIT5_Maint...upervision | PDF]
• Provide technical expertise for equipment capability and manufacturing processes.
• Support introduction and standardization of new technologies.

Systems & Data Management

• Maintain and ensure accurate data in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). [IIT5_Maint...upervision | PDF]
• Track maintenance activities, asset history, and performance metrics.
• Support business continuity planning related to equipment and tooling.

Supply Chain & Facilities Coordination

• Optimize maintenance-related supply chain processes.
• Ensure efficient coordination for spare parts procurement and inventory.
• Where applicable, support facility management initiatives including energy optimization and sustainability.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Manufacturing Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
• Maintenance Planning & Execution
• Continuous Improvement (TPM, Lean, Kaizen)
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Digital Tools & CMMS
• Change Management
• Manufacturing Diagnostics & Problem Solving
• Leadership & Team Management
• Stakeholder Management & Influence
• Customer Focus

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 5–10+ years of experience in maintenance within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proven experience in managing maintenance teams and plant equipment.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS, ERP systems, and maintenance KPIs.
• Proficiency in English (intermediate/advanced level).

Success Metrics

• Equipment availability and uptime
• Maintenance cost optimization
• Reduction in downtime and breakdowns