Job Description – Head of Maintenance (HOD)

Position: Head of Maintenance (HOD)

Department: Maintenance

Industry: Foundry

A. Plant & Equipment Maintenance
Ensure reliable operation and maximum availability of all production machinery and equipment.
Plan and monitor preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
Develop equipment-wise maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution.

B. Foundry-Specific Maintenance

Maintain critical foundry equipment including:
Induction furnaces and electrical systems
Melting and pouring equipment
Moulding and core-making machines
Shot blasting machines
Fettling and grinding equipment
Material-handling equipment, cranes and hoists
Compressors, pumps and cooling systems
Dust extraction and pollution-control systems
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
DG sets and other utilities
Ensure timely maintenance of critical equipment to prevent production stoppages.

C. Spare Parts & Inventory Management




Identify and maintain adequate stock of critical maintenance spares.
Coordinate with Stores and Purchase for timely procurement of spares.

D. Maintenance Planning & Budgeting
Prepare the annual maintenance budget and monitor expenditure.

E. Team Management
Lead and supervise the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and utility maintenance teams.

Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Mechanical

Experience
12–20 years of relevant experience in maintenance, preferably in a foundry, steel, engineering or heavy manufacturing industry.

Behavioural Competencies
Leadership & Team Management
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Ownership & Accountability
Planning & Execution
Cost Consciousness
Safety Mindset
Cross-functional Coordination
Continuous Improvement
Crisis Management
Technical Orientation

Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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