Manager / Sr Manager - Maintenance

Unitile; Umbargaon; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Umbargaon, Gujarat, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee engineering functions across hydraulic systems, mechanical presses, and cement batching plants. The role requires developing maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Responsibilities also include team leadership, conducting safety training, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic machines, mechanical presses, and cement batching plants.
• Proven record in maintenance management and equipment reliability.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance across hydraulic systems, mechanical presses, and batching plants.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Manage and develop maintenance team and conduct training.

Skills

Hydraulic systems expertise

Mechanical systems maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Team leadership

Job description

To lead maintenance and engineering functions across hydraulic systems, mechanical presses, powder coating lines, and cement batching plants, ensuring high equipment reliability, safety, and continuous production with minimum downtime.

Develop And Implement Preventive And Predictive Maintenance Plans For

• Hydraulic machines (pumps, cylinders, valves, piping)
• Mechanical presses (clutch, brake, flywheel, lubrication systems)
• Powder coating lines (ovens, spray booths, conveyors)
• Cement batching plants (mixers, conveyors, silos, weigh systems)
• Ensure maximum uptime and quick restoration during breakdowns
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major failures

Hydraulic & Press System Expertise

• Monitor hydraulic pressure, oil quality, leakage control, and system efficiency
• Ensure alignment, balancing, and safe operation of mechanical presses
• Maintain critical spares for high-risk components

Cement Batching Plant Maintenance

• Maintain accuracy of batching systems and load cells
• Ensure proper operation of mixers, screw conveyors, and silos
• Prevent material blockages and ensure smooth material flow

Utility & Infrastructure Management

• Manage compressors, electrical panels, DG sets, and other utilities
• Ensure uninterrupted power and air supply to critical machines
• Optimize energy consumption

Projects & Improvements

• Lead installation and commissioning of new machines/lines
• Implement automation and process improvements

Team Management

• Lead and develop maintenance team (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic)
• Plan manpower allocation across shifts
• Conduct training on equipment handling and safety

Continuous Improvement

• Drive TPM and preventive maintenance culture
• Reduce breakdown frequency and improve MTBF
• Improve OEE of machines and plant

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safe operation of presses and hydraulic systems
• Implement lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Maintain compliance with statutory and safety standards