Deputy Manager- Mechanical Maintenance.

Key Responsibilities1. Maintenance Operations & Asset Management

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Plan, schedule, and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all manufacturing machinery and assembly lines.
• Breakdown Resolution: Lead the troubleshooting and rapid repair of mechanical systems during critical breakdowns to safely minimize production downtime.
• Equipment Care: Oversee the upkeep of heavy rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems, pumps, compressors, and plant utilities (boilers, chillers, HVAC).
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conduct failure analysis on recurring mechanical issues and implement permanent corrective actions.

2. Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Manpower Planning: Direct, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance shift engineers, technicians, and external contractors.
• Shift Allocation: Coordinate daily shift schedules and assign tasks based on plant priorities and production targets.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external OEMs, service providers, and fabrication contractors for specialized repairs and annual maintenance contracts (AMCs).

3. Inventory & Budget Control

• Spare Parts Management: Monitor and maintain the inventory of critical mechanical spares to prevent stockouts during emergencies while keeping carrying costs optimized.
• Cost Optimization: Assist the department head in drafting the annual maintenance budget and executing cost-reduction plans for repairs.

4. Safety, Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Safety Protocols: Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols during all maintenance activities.
• Operational Frameworks: Drive the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S, and continuous improvement (Kaizen) methodologies on the shop floor.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of machine history cards, maintenance logs, and compliance checklists using CMMS or ERP (SAP/Oracle) software.
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