MECH Maintenance Shift In-charge PCR &TBR

Role & responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Maintenance team across shifts and coordinate with Cross Functional Teams (CFT) to ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency in PCR (Passenger Car Radial) and TBR (Truck & Bus Radial) Tyre Building and Stock Preparation areas.
  
• Execute and supervise all mechanical maintenance activities, including breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Guide and support shift maintenance technicians in troubleshooting equipment failures, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.
  
• Ensure smooth operation and maintenance of Tyre Building and Stock Preparation equipment such as:
  
• Cutters / Bias Cutters
• Bead Winding Machines
• TDA Machines
• Fischer Cutters
• Apex Machines
• Related auxiliary systems and equipment
• Monitor machine health, analyze recurring issues, and drive reliability improvement projects to enhance equipment performance.
  
• Plan, forecast, and manage critical spare parts inventory to ensure timely availability and optimum stock levels.
  
• Coordinate with production teams to execute maintenance activities with minimal disruption to manufacturing schedules.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, TPM practices, and maintenance best practices across all shifts.
  
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history, SOPs, check sheets, and other documentation in compliance with IATF 16949, QMS requirements, and internal audit standards.
  
• Support continuous improvement, Kaizen, cost reduction, and machine efficiency enhancement initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

Diploma/B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in a reputed tyre manufacturing industry.
• Strong hands-on experience in PCR & TBR Tyre Building and Stock Preparation equipment maintenance.
• Experience in leading maintenance teams in a shift-based manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, spare parts management, troubleshooting techniques, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.