Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (Manufacturing)

The Senior Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing all mechanical maintenance activities within a manufacturing facility. This includes overseeing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing mechanical breakdown response, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The role demands strong technical expertise, leadership, and coordination across departments.

Key Focus Areas:

✅ Strategic Maintenance Oversight

• • Lead and optimize preventive, predictive, and corrective mechanical maintenance programs

  • Minimize unplanned downtime and maximize equipment availability and reliability

  • Drive long-term asset care planning and contribute to capital equipment strategy

✅ Team Leadership & Skill Development

• • Supervise and mentor a team of technicians, fitters, and junior supervisors

  • Ensure optimal resource allocation and shift planning

  • Develop and implement technical training programs for team upskilling

✅ Breakdown Management & Root Cause Analysis

• • Lead complex troubleshooting of mechanical systems, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, HVAC, compressors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems

  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions

  • Escalate critical issues to engineering or OEMs when needed

✅ Compliance & Safety

• • Ensure compliance with workplace safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements (ISO, OSHA, etc.)

  • Enforce LOTO, confined space, and hot work permit systems

  • Conduct regular audits, safety talks, and incident investigations

✅ Documentation & CMMS Utilization

• • Manage maintenance records, logs, and historical equipment data via CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

  • Track KPIs like MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost per unit

  • Monitor spare parts usage, lead procurement planning, and reduce inventory waste

✅ Cross-Functional Collaboration

• • Coordinate with production, QA/QC, utilities, and project teams for effective maintenance execution

  • Support engineering modifications, retrofits, and process improvements

  • Lead shutdown and turnaround planning and execution

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Manage all mechanical maintenance activities and supervise mid/junior staff

  • Review and approve maintenance schedules and work permits

  • Evaluate equipment performance trends and initiate improvements

  • Monitor contractor activities and ensure third-party compliance

  • Support implementation of TPM, RCM, or Lean Maintenance initiatives

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

  • 8–12+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial plant environment

  • Strong technical knowledge of rotating equipment, mechanical utilities, and plant layout

Key Skills:

• • Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, diagnostics, and repair practices

  • Leadership and team management skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Experience in using CMMS and maintenance data analysis

  • Familiarity with TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and lean methodologies

Preferred (Optional):

• • Certifications in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Management, or Industrial Safety

  • Exposure to ISO 9001/14001/45001 systems

  • Experience in sectors like automotive, food & beverage, cement, packaging, FMCG, or heavy industries

Working Conditions:

• • Site-based role involving shop-floor supervision and field inspections

  • May require extended hours during shutdowns, turnarounds, or emergencies

  • PPE usage and adherence to safety protocols is mandatory