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Senior Manager - Maintenance & Utilities

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • Vadodara

AI generated summary

  • You need 12-15 years in Manufacturing & Equipment Maintenance, a degree in Mechanical/Electrical, strong technical knowledge, and familiarity with safety regulations; TPM/CBM experience preferred.
  • You will ensure equipment and utilities are maintained, develop maintenance plans, lead projects, conduct safety audits, analyze performance metrics, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

  • This role requires significant experience in the Manufacturing & Equipment Maintenance. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor degree (In Mechanical / Electrical) with 15 years equivalent experience or Master's degree from an accredited university or college with 12 years equivalent experience. Preferred (not mandatory) experience from Wind industry.
  • TPM and CBM experience is preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that equipment, tools, Utilities and Building are in excellent condition for use. Propose plans for preventive maintenance and corrective action.
  • Partner with Production Team to develop online maintenance plan and monitoring.
  • Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
  • Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
  • Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
  • Lead from front and drive effective team management, develop maintenance planning (comprehensive maintenance plan and schedules) and execution plan, establish preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks, monitor and analyze equipment performance parameters and reliability metrics.
  • Demonstrate Technical expertise in troubleshooting through effective Root cause analysis, stay current with industry trends.
  • Track and report maintenance expenditures and variances.
  • Ensure Safety and compliance regulation at equipment and at facility level. Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
  • Identify Continuous Improvements opportunities to drive productivity, cost efficiencies and technology upgrades.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Manager - Maintenance & Utilities?

The primary responsibility includes installing, maintaining, and repairing internal factory equipment, along with supervising maintenance employees and ensuring that tools, utilities, and buildings are in excellent condition for use.

What qualifications are required for this role?

This role requires significant experience in Manufacturing & Equipment Maintenance, with knowledge comparable to a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 15 years of equivalent experience, or a Master's degree with 12 years of equivalent experience. Preferred experience from the wind industry and familiarity with TPM and CBM is mentioned.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities, technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and established project management skills.

What kind of maintenance plans will the Senior Manager be developing?

The Senior Manager will develop comprehensive maintenance plans and schedules, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.

Is experience in the wind industry mandatory for this position?

No, experience in the wind industry is preferred but not mandatory.

What are the expectations regarding safety and compliance?

The Senior Manager is expected to ensure safety and compliance regulations are followed at both the equipment and facility levels, conduct regular safety audits, and perform risk assessments.

Will there be opportunities for continuous improvement in this role?

Yes, the role involves identifying continuous improvement opportunities to drive productivity, cost efficiencies, and technology upgrades.

What type of leadership experience is required for this position?

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to lead programs and projects, manage teams effectively, and influence others on technical topics within their field.

Does this position require knowledge of maintenance management software?

Yes, proficiency in maintenance management software and tools is required for this role.

Is relocation assistance available for this position?

Yes, relocation assistance is provided.

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