Job Description:

Plant maintenance:

- Prepare preventive maintenance (PM) plan for every month for every machine and implement.

- Also prepare PM for quarterly and annually.

- Prepare predictive maintenance plan annually

- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults for timely and optimal repairs.

- Ensure timely completion of routine maintenance with minimum production interruption.

- Minimize the breakdown time and ensure uptime for machines.

- Attend Production Meeting present maintenance updates, corrective actions and take CFT support for implementation of PM.

- Ensure compliance with PM schedule and effectiveness for MTBF & MTTR.

- Planning and installation of new equipment / machinery/ shifting / reconditioning.

- Ensure the implementation of CAPA in the Maintenance Functions to improve maintenance

- Track and improve equipment performance metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, uptime, and energy efficiency and improve OEE

- Manage shift schedule and ensure shift working

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in energy optimization, cost reduction, and asset life enhancement.

Utility Management:

- Prepare preventive maintenance (PM) plan for every month for every machine and implement.

- Also prepare PM for quarterly and annually.

- Prepare predictive maintenance plan annually

- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults for timely and optimal repairs.

- Ensure timely completion of routine maintenance with minimum production interruption.

- Minimize the breakdown time and ensure uptime for machines.

- Attend Production Meeting present maintenance updates, corrective actions and take CFT support for implementation of PM.

- Ensure compliance with PM schedule and effectiveness for MTBF & MTTR.

- Planning and installation of new equipment / machinery/ shifting / reconditioning.

- Ensure the implementation of CAPA in the Maintenance Functions to improve maintenance

- Track and improve equipment performance metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, uptime, and energy efficiency and improve OEE

- Manage shift schedule and ensure shift working

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in energy optimization, cost reduction, and asset life enhancement.

- Monitor and ensure proper earthing / earth mapping, electrical safety, and grounding effectiveness across the facility.

Automation:

- Identify and implement automation solutions in operations, including feeder systems, PLCs, and HMI applications, to enhance operational efficiency.

- Lead machine modifications and upgrades to improve resource utilization, operational speed, accuracy, and overall productivity.

- Evaluate and integrate automation initiatives that reduce manual intervention, optimize processes, and support continuous improvement objectives.

Spares management:

- Ensure availability of critical spares and consumables to prevent production downtime, maintaining optimal stock levels based on usage patterns and criticality.

- Collaborate with vendors and procurement teams to manage lead times, cost efficiency, and quality of spares while minimizing excess inventory.

Statutory Compaliance:

- Ensure timely renewal, inspection, testing, and statutory compliance of all legal obligations under the Factories Act, including weighing balances, material handling lifts, hydraulic pallet trucks, air receiver tanks, electrical hoses, and lifting tackles.

- Coordinate and ensure completion of mandatory electrical safety audits once every three years through MSEDCL or authorized agencies, with timely closure of observations.

Manpower / Training / Skills Development:

- Provide on-the-job training (OJT) on preventive and breakdown maintenance to new and existing maintenance personnel.

- Develop, update, and maintain the maintenance skill matrix as per defined guidelines and competency requirements.

- Conduct awareness and technical training for maintenance and troubleshooting of new machines and equipment.

- Supervise, guide, and mentor maintenance technicians and engineers to ensure safe and effective execution of tasks.

- Plan, allocate, and manage work assignments and shift coverage, ensuring continuous skill development and team capability enhancement.

5S & Kaizen Implementation:

- Implement and sustain 5S practices across maintenance areas, utility rooms, workshops, and equipment zones to ensure safety, efficiency, and workplace discipline.

- Ensure systematic segregation, labeling, and storage of tools, spares, consumables, and maintenance equipment for easy access and loss prevention.

- Conduct regular 5S audits, close gaps through corrective actions, and drive standardization with the maintenance team.

- Lead and promote Kaizen initiatives to reduce breakdowns, improve equipment reliability, safety, and maintenance efficiency by encouraging team participation and sustaining improvements.

Lean Management Application:

- Drive Lean maintenance practices to eliminate waste, reduce breakdowns, improve equipment uptime, and optimize maintenance processes.

- Implement and support TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and asset performance.

MIS, Documentation:

- Validate, maintain, and control all maintenance-related documents, including machine history cards, equipment logs, breakdown records, and service reports.

- Prepare and analyze MIS reports such as MTBF, MTTR, equipment uptime, breakdown trends, and submit the same to management on a defined frequency.

- Ensure proper documentation, logbooks, SOPs, and maintenance records are prepared, updated, and maintained in compliance with GMP, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance Budget / Cost:

- Prepare, plan, and control the annual maintenance budget, including preventive maintenance, breakdown costs, AMCs, utilities, and spares.

- Monitor maintenance expenditure vs budget.

- Ensure cost-effective inventory management of spares and consumables while maintaining critical stock availability to avoid production downtime.

IMS/ QMS Implementation:

- Implement the standards requirement in processes, procedures, as applicable, under wrt ISO 13485, & ISO 15378,

- Take corrective action for all NCs in specified timelines, if any.

- Follow SOPs, Quality Manuals and Policies applicable.

Health Safety and Environment :

- Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, statutory regulations, and safety standards during all maintenance activities.

- Identify, assess, and control maintenance-related hazards, including electrical, mechanical, height, confined space, and energy isolation (LOTO).

- Ensure safe operation and periodic inspection of utilities, electrical systems, DG sets, transformers, and lifting equipment, with proper permits and safety checks.

- Promote a strong safety culture through training, toolbox talks, incident investigation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement in environmental and safety performance.

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Laxmikant Parate
Assistant Manager-TA