Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management & Supervision
• Lead, coach, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians/mechanics.
• Assign maintenance tasks, schedule shifts, and ensure coverage.
• Conduct performance reviews, training, and development of maintenance staff.
• Maintenance Planning & Execution
• Develop, schedule, and manage preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
• Oversee corrective (breakdown) maintenance, ensuring rapid response.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies (if applicable) like vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.
• Plan and coordinate shutdowns or planned maintenance windows with production.
• Technical Trouble-shooting
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment failures.
• Work closely with engineering to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Spare Parts & Inventory Management
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure timely availability of parts.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and uptime.
• Safety & Compliance
• Enforce and promote safe work practices, ensuring compliance with EHS regulations.
• Implement lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work, and other safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
• Continuous Improvement
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment problems.
• Propose and implement corrective/preventive measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., TPM, Lean maintenance).
• Budget & Cost Control
• Monitor maintenance budget — labor, parts, tools.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in maintenance operations.
• Report maintenance metrics (downtime, MTBF, maintenance cost) to senior management.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate maintenance records (work orders, machine history, maintenance logs).
• Use a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for planning and tracking.
• Prepare and present regular reports (KPIs, maintenance schedule, asset health) to management.
• Project Support
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new machines or upgrades.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors for major repair or project work.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 5+ years in industrial maintenance, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role (or depending on company).
• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system knowledge.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motor drives, instrumentation (if relevant to air-dryer machinery).
• Experience with CMMS.
• Soft Skills:
• Leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Safety Knowledge: Good understanding of workplace safety standards, LOTO, etc.
• Computer Skills: MS Office, CMMS tools, possibly basic knowledge of SAP/EAM system.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Equipment uptime / downtime (e.g., % uptime)
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Number of preventive maintenance tasks completed on schedule
• Maintenance cost per unit of production
• Safety incidents in maintenance

Working Conditions:

• Typically in a manufacturing plant environment — exposure to noise, machinery, high temperature, etc.
• Shift work may be required (depending on production schedule).
• On-call responsibility for breakdowns may be needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹8, ₹33,007.75 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person