About the role
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title In-charge - Maintenance Reports to Manager - Production
Department Production Location Thirumazhisai
Objective (The main purpose of the position)
Evaluate equipment, machinery, and infrastructure to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed. Develop maintenance procedures and schedules to ensure equipment reliability, optimal performance, and longevity. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices, and continuously identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the maintenance department.
The responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive and may be expanded from time to time.
Critical Focus Areas
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose problems, and coordinate repair activities to minimize downtime.
• Allocate resources, including manpower and materials, to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities, minimize disruptions, and optimize productivity.
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities based on preventive maintenance plans, work orders, and priorities.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of equipment and machinery.
• Conduct routine inspections, servicing, and repairs to identify and address maintenance issues before they cause breakdowns or disruptions.
• Publish monthly maintenance schedules.
Equipment and Spare Parts Management
• Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment necessary for maintenance activities.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure proper utilization, calibration, and documentation of all maintenance-related tools and equipment.
Safety and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all maintenance activities.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices among maintenance personnel, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, maintenance logs, and equipment history.
• Maintain accurate records of spare parts consumption
• Generate and share reports with the Manager - Production on maintenance performance, equipment reliability, downtime, and costs for management review.
• Access ERP to get consumption reports and trends
Relationship with others
Internal coordinates Purpose Frequency
Production Co-ordinate to schedule maintenance activities around production schedules and to minimize downtime. Collect feedback on the performance of equipment and machinery and reports of any maintenance- related issues.
Regularly
Competence (Skills, knowledge, experience, and attributes required)
Competence Essential
Education ITI, DME (Mech)
Work Experience 3 years of relevant work experience
Skills ● Problem-solving ● Decision making ● Multi-tasking ● Communication ● Ownership and accountability
Position in the Organization framework
MD
Head of Manufacturing
Manager - Production
In-charge - Maintenance
Assistant - Maintenance
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Key Performance Indicators
● Reduction in unscheduled equipment downtime ● Timely completion of preventive maintenance ● Increase Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) ● Reduce Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) ● Reduce maintenance cost ● Optimization in consumption of spare parts