Senior Manager – Maintenance

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt.

Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India.

We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Position Title: Senior Manager - Maintenance

Work Location: Coimbatore

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years in Maintenance leadership(Experience in manufacturing/industrial environment preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Planning & Execution


* Develop and implement maintenance planning & scheduling systems (daily, weekly, shutdown planning).


* Ensure effective execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM), Breakdown Maintenance (BM), CBM strategies.


* Improve equipment availability, reliability, and lifecycle performance.

Equipment Monitoring & Reliability


* Monitor machinery health using Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) techniques.


* Track and improve MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair).


* Drive root cause analysis (Why-Why Analysis) and implement corrective actions.

Budget & Resource Management


* Prepare and control annual maintenance budgets.


* Optimize manpower utilization, spare parts inventory, and maintenance costs.


* Ensure cost-effective procurement and vendor management.

Spares & Inventory Management


* Maintain optimum inventory levels for critical spares.


* Manage spares through SAP/ERP systems.


* Ensure timely availability without overstocking.

Team Management


* Lead and manage maintenance teams across shifts.


* Plan manpower allocation and shift management systems.


* Conduct training and skill development programs.


* Enforce accountability and performance tracking.

Safety & Compliance


* Ensure implementation of Safety Systems & Work Permits.


* Comply with statutory norms including TNEB, TNPCB, and environmental regulations.


* Promote a strong safety culture and zero-incident workplace.

Continuous Improvement & TPM:


* Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.


* Implement 5S, JIT, Lean Manufacturing principles.


* Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement projects.

Automation & Projects


* Handle machine erection, commissioning, and upgrades.


* Manage conveyor automation systems and control systems (BMS, SPS - Schneider Performance Systems / Deming).


* Support modernization and technology implementation initiatives.

Sustainability & Energy Management


* Lead energy-saving projects and monitor utilities.


* Implement Sustainability & Environmental Management Systems.


* Optimize power consumption and coordinate withTNEB.

Performance Monitoring


* Track key KPIs such as:


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