Job Description

Job Title:

Maintenance Head - Footwear Manufacturing

Location:

Rajlaxmi Complex, Kalher, Bhiwandi. 421302.

Reports To:

Plant Head / General Manager - Operations

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the

maintenance, repair, and upgradation

of all

machinery, utilities, and infrastructure

in the footwear manufacturing plant. The role ensures

zero downtime, cost efficiency, and safety compliance

, enabling smooth production operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

Develop and implement

preventive maintenance schedules

for footwear machinery (cutting, stitching, lasting, sole pressing, moulding, PU/PVC injection machines, compressors, boilers, etc.). Ensure

minimum machine downtime

through quick breakdown analysis and troubleshooting. Maintain AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts) for specialized equipment.

2. Team Leadership & Supervision

Lead a team of

maintenance engineers, technicians, and electricians

. Allocate daily work, monitor performance, and conduct skill-upgradation training. Foster a

safety-first culture

on the shop floor.

3. Utilities & Infrastructure

Oversee maintenance of utilities - DG sets, compressors, boilers, HVAC, ETP/STP, water supply, electrical panels. Ensure uninterrupted availability of power, air, and other utilities critical for footwear production.

4. Inventory & Cost Control

Manage

spares and consumables inventory

to avoid stock-outs while keeping costs under control. Negotiate with vendors for cost-effective procurement of spare parts and consumables.

5. Process Improvement & Compliance

Identify opportunities for

energy saving and machine efficiency improvement

. Implement

Kaizen, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and 5S practices

. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (electrical safety, pollution control, boiler regulations, etc.).

6. Reporting & Coordination

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly maintenance MIS reports. Coordinate with the Production & Quality teams to align machine readiness with production plans. Report critical issues to senior management and recommend solutions.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of

footwear machinery & production processes

(cutting, stitching, lasting, sole moulding, injection). Expertise in

electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

. Hands-on troubleshooting ability and root cause analysis. Leadership & team management skills. Knowledge of

SAP/ERP maintenance modules

is an advantage. Safety & compliance awareness.

Qualification & Experience:

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.

3-7 years of experience

in plant/factory maintenance, with at least

2 years in footwear / leather / allied manufacturing industry

in a managerial role.

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Machine downtime (hours/month) Adherence to preventive maintenance schedule (%) Maintenance cost vs budget Utility uptime (%) Safety incidents reported
Contact: HR Akhil. +91-9172952881.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?18,000.00 - ?35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person