Head of Engineering

Job description

1. Job Purpose To lead and direct the engineering and maintenance function across the Maharashtra Cluster, ensuring 100% asset reliability, statutory compliance, operational safety, and cost optimization . The role is accountable for budgeting, energy conservation, people development, and seamless coordination between central engineering teams and site-level execution to achieve world-class manufacturing benchmarks. 2. Key Responsibilitie sA. Asset Management & Budget • sDefine, implement, and continuously monitor Roles & Responsibilities (R&R ), Maintenance Index (MI ), and Key Indicators (KI ) for engineering teams across all sites in the cluster • .Plan, control, and oversee annual Repair & Maintenance (R&M ) and CAPE X budgets; ensure 100% on-time executio n of all planned activities • .Maintain 100% availabilit y of safety-critical assets and ≥99.5% availabilit y for service-critical equipment • .Ensure the asset register is always accurate and updated; manage asset transfers and retirements strictly per company procedure • .Ensure ≥90% critical-spares availabilit y to minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR ) and avoid production losses .B. Safety Leadershi • pDrive a zero-accident cultur e; achieve zero maintenance-related accident s by enforcing proper machine guards, safety interlocks, and work permit systems • .Ensure all packing lines and equipment are commissioned with 360° safety guard s and tamper-proof interlock s post-HOTO, PM, or overhauling • .Ensure all maintenance jobs are executed with proper permit s, Job Safety Analysis (JSA ), and engineering control s .C. Process Complianc • eEnforce Pidilite SOP s (or equivalent industry-best practices) and globally benchmarked standards for equipment care and safety • .Rank equipment by criticality; continuously monitor and improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) complianc e • .Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA ) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA ) for all breakdowns (especially >4 hours) to eliminate repeat failures • .Ensure 100% statutory complianc e in all engineering and maintenance activities, including IBR, electrical safety, lifting tools, and environmental regulations .D. Energy Conservatio • nIdentify and implement energy-saving initiative s; meet or exceed company consumption benchmarks for fuel and power • .Regularly report energy usage ratios and lead continuous improvement effort s to reduce specific energy consumption per unit of production .E. People Developmen • tEnsure adequate staffin g in engineering functions; engage teams with clear R&R and career progression plans • .Drive ≥90% completio n of Role-Based Training Matrix (RBTM ) to build and sustain technical competence across all engineering staff .F. Central–Site Coordinatio • nPartner with central engineering team s to deploy best practices, new technologies, and process improvements at cluster sites • .Actively participate in IRMs (Inter-Unit Review Meetings ); monitor brownfield projec t progress and ensure timely delivery • .Leverage cross-functional capabilitie s (Operations, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain) to optimize overall plant performance . 3. Key Performance Indicators (Review Inde x)Section A – Governan • ceReview of previous Minutes of Meeting • s.Closure of all pending action item s.4. Qualifications & Experien ceCriter iaRequireme nt Educat ionB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineer ing (full-time). MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain preferr ed.Experie nce15–22 ye ars of experience in engineering & maintenance management, with at lea st 5–7 years in a cluster/regional leadership r ole, preferably in Chemical / Paint / Pharma / F MCG manufacturing industri es.Technical Expert iseDeep knowledge of PM systems, CAPEX/R&M budgeting, RCA/CAPA, energy conservation, statutory compliance (IBR, Factory Act, Electrical Rules), and asset manageme nt.Leadership Ski llsProven ability to lead multi-site teams, drive change management, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improveme nt.Soft Ski llsExcellent stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, communication, and people development capabiliti es. 5. Key Competen • ciesStrategic Thin king – Align engineering strategy with business go • als.Operational Excell ence – Drive reliability, efficiency, and cost optimizat • ion.Safety Leader ship – Champion a zero-harm workpl • ace.Problem Sol ving – Strong analytical skills for RCA and C • APA.Team Buil ding – Develop and mentor high-performance engineering te • ams.Process Orienta tion – Ensure strict compliance to SOPs and statutory no • rms.Financial Ac umen – Budget planning and cost control expert ise.