Deputy Manager - Mechanical Maintenance (Machining)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As Deputy Manager - Machining within the Transmission Department at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., you will oversee the comprehensive mechanical maintenance of machine shops and engine assembly/test areas. This role involves leading a skilled team of workmen, ensuring timely troubleshooting, and maintaining uninterrupted operations of all equipment.

Your key deliverables include systematic analysis of equipment breakdowns and executing corrective maintenance to uphold optimal functionality. A critical part of your responsibility will be enforcing strict compliance with all safety regulations mandated by statutory bodies to maintain a safe working environment.

Driving the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices across the plant to foster operational excellence will be essential. You will manage and guarantee 100% adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, aimed at maximizing machine uptime and operational efficiency.

In addition, you will oversee spare parts planning for all equipment, ensuring availability aligns with maintenance requirements. You will play a pivotal role in cost reduction initiatives, driving innovative solutions, and leading automation projects that advance productivity and quality.

• Lead and mentor your maintenance team to develop skill sets and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Conduct root cause analyses to prevent recurring equipment failures and improve system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate maintenance best practices into production processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to equipment availability, maintenance efficiency, and safety compliance.
• Champion continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to optimise maintenance workflows.
• Manage budgeting and cost control for maintenance operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

This role demands strategic thinking combined with hands-on leadership to balance operational demands with innovative advancements in machinery maintenance.

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Education Qualification

The ideal candidate must possess strong educational credentials in mechanical disciplines to effectively manage technical tasks within the transmission manufacturing space.

• A Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute is essential.
• Applicants holding a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• Advanced certifications or training in maintenance management, TPM implementation, or machinery automation would be advantageous.
• Continuous professional development and evidence of keeping abreast with emerging mechanical technologies and maintenance best practices are highly valued.

The educational foundation must underpin the candidate's ability to comprehend complex mechanical systems, interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and apply systematic problem-solving methodologies in maintenance operations.

General Experience

A minimum of 6 to 10 years of progressive experience in mechanical maintenance within the manufacturing sector, ideally in automotive or heavy machinery environments, is required for this role.

Experience must encompass leading teams responsible for machine shop maintenance, engine assembly units, and testing workstations to ensure robust equipment reliability.

Hands-on exposure to implementing TPM practices and preventive maintenance scheduling in large-scale industrial plants will be critical to succeed.

The candidate should have a demonstrated track record of managing spare parts logistics efficiently and driving cost-saving initiatives without compromising operational quality.

• A background in troubleshooting complex mechanical failures under time-sensitive conditions.
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments such as production, quality, and safety to align maintenance objectives.
• Prior involvement in automation projects, process innovation, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing context.

The role also expects familiarity with leadership competencies including strategic orientation, customer focus, sustainability principles, and innovation leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Critical Experience

The candidate must possess critical experience that reflects strong leadership and technical capabilities tailored for the Machining division's specific mechanical maintenance needs.

• Proven expertise in managing mechanical maintenance of machining and assembly equipment in the automobile industry or related heavy manufacturing sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of CNC machines, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems, coupled with adept skills in root cause analysis and spare parts management.
• Experience leading a team towards operational excellence, including manpower management and fostering teamwork across cross-functional units.
• Demonstrable success in deploying TPM methodologies leading to enhanced equipment availability and reduction in downtime.
• Hands-on involvement with cost reduction strategies, innovation led transformation projects, and automation initiatives to elevate manufacturing productivity.
• Proven ability in resource planning, communication, and maintaining stakeholder focus to achieve dynamic business priorities.
• Track record of upholding and continuously improving safety standards set by statutory agencies within mechanical maintenance operations.

This combination of technical mastery, leadership proficiency, and strategic implementation of best practices is essential to drive the machining department's success within Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Division.

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