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 Responsibilities** **A. Asset Management & Budgets** - Define, 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 **CAPEX** budgets; ensure **100% on-time execution** of all planned activities. - Maintain **100% availability** of safety-critical assets and **≥99.5% availability** 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 availability** to minimize **Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)** and avoid production losses. **B. Safety Leadership** - Drive a **zero-accident culture** ; achieve **zero maintenance-related accidents** by enforcing proper machine guards, safety interlocks, and work permit systems. - Ensure all packing lines and equipment are commissioned with **360° safety guards** and **tamper-proof interlocks** post-HOTO, PM, or overhauling. - Ensure all maintenance jobs are executed with proper **permits** , **Job Safety Analysis (JSA)** , and **engineering controls** . **C. Process Compliance** - Enforce **Pidilite SOPs** (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) compliance** . - Drive **Root Cause Analysis (RCA)** and **Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)** for all breakdowns (especially >4 hours) to eliminate repeat failures. - Ensure **100% statutory compliance** in all engineering and maintenance activities, including IBR, electrical safety, lifting tools, and environmental regulations. **D. Energy Conservation** - Identify and implement **energy-saving initiatives** ; meet or exceed company consumption benchmarks for fuel and power. - Regularly report energy usage ratios and lead **continuous improvement efforts** to reduce specific energy consumption per unit of production. **E. People Development** - Ensure **adequate staffing** in engineering functions; engage teams with clear R&R and career progression plans. - Drive **≥90% completion** of **Role-Based Training Matrix (RBTM)** to build and sustain technical competence across all engineering staff. **F. Central–Site Coordination** - Partner with **central engineering teams** to deploy best practices, new technologies, and process improvements at cluster sites. - Actively participate in **IRMs (Inter-Unit Review Meetings)** ; monitor **brownfield project** progress and ensure timely delivery. - Leverage **cross-functional capabilities** (Operations, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain) to optimize overall plant performance. **3. Key Performance Indicators (Review Index)** **Section A – Governance** - Review of previous Minutes of Meetings. - Closure of all pending action items. **4. Qualifications & Experience** **Criteria** **Requirement** **Education** B.E./B.Tech in **Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering** (full-time). MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain preferred. **Experience** **15–22 years** of experience in engineering & maintenance management, with at least **5–7 years in a cluster/regional leadership role** , preferably in **Chemical / Paint / Pharma / FMCG** manufacturing industries. **Technical Expertise** Deep knowledge of PM systems, CAPEX/R&M budgeting, RCA/CAPA, energy conservation, statutory compliance (IBR, Factory Act, Electrical Rules), and asset management. **Leadership Skills** Proven ability to lead multi-site teams, drive change management, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. **Soft Skills** Excellent stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, communication, and people development capabilities. **5. Key Competencies** - **Strategic Thinking** – Align engineering strategy with business goals. - **Operational Excellence** – Drive reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization. - **Safety Leadership** – Champion a zero-harm workplace. - **Problem Solving** – Strong analytical skills for RCA and CAPA. - **Team Building** – Develop and mentor high-performance engineering teams. - **Process Orientation** – Ensure strict compliance to SOPs and statutory norms. - **Financial Acumen** – Budget planning and cost control expertise.