Senior Maintenance Manager

Overview

Maintenance Management

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure equipment reliability and operational excellence.
• Lead and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across all plant equipment and facilities.
• Ensure timely response and resolution of equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and establish maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Asset Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies.
• Analyze equipment failures and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Lead initiatives to improve equipment availability, efficiency, and lifespan.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and continuous improvement projects.

Cable Manufacturing Equipment Oversight

• Ensure proper maintenance of cable manufacturing equipment including:
• Wire drawing machines
• Stranding machines
• Extrusion lines
• Armoring machines
• Cabling and laying-up machines
• Testing and quality control equipment
• Ensure utilities such as compressors, chillers, HVAC systems, generators, and power distribution systems are maintained effectively.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance engineers, supervisors, technicians, and contractors.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Identify training needs and ensure continuous technical development of maintenance personnel.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget.
• Control maintenance costs while ensuring equipment reliability and safety.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and optimize stock levels.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts with external service providers and suppliers.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe maintenance practices and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Support audits, inspections, and certification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and other applicable industry regulations.

Project Management

• Lead plant maintenance-related capital projects, upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, procurement, and quality departments.
• Participate in commissioning and start-up activities for new machinery and production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CMRP, PMP, or Maintenance Management certifications are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years in a senior maintenance leadership role.
• Experience in cable manufacturing, metals, heavy industry, or continuous-process manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing large maintenance teams and complex industrial assets.