Job Description1. Job PurposeTo 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 ResponsibilitiesA. 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 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 Leadershi- pDrive 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 Complianc- eEnforce 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 Conservatio- nIdentify 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 Developmen- tEnsure adequate staffing in engineering functions; engage teams with clearR&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 Coordinatio- nPartner with central engineering teams to deploy best practices, recent 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 – Governan- ceReview of previous Minutes of Meeting- s.Closure of all pending action items.4. Qualifications & ExperienceCriteriaRequirementEducationB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (full-time). MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain preferred.Experience15–22 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 ExpertiseDeep knowledge of PM systems, CAPEX/R&M; budgeting, RCA/CAPA, energy conservation, statutory compliance (IBR, Factory Act, Electrical Rules), and asset management.Leadership SkillsProven ability to lead multi-site teams, drive change management, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.Soft SkillsExcellent stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, communication, and people development capabilities.5. Key Competen- ciesStrategic Thinking – Align engineering strategy with business go- als.Operational Excellence – Drive reliability, efficiency, and cost optimizat- ion.Safety Leadership – Champion a zero-harm workpl- ace.Problem Solving – Strong analytical skills for RCA and C- APA.Team Building – Develop and mentor high-performance engineering te- ams.Process Orientation – Ensure strict compliance to SOPs and statutory no- rms.Financial Acumen – Budget planning and cost control expertise.

📌 Head Of Engineering (Mahad)
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📍 Mahad