Supervisor, Maintenance

Job Title

Maintenance Supervisor

Department

Manufacturing / Operations / Maintenance

Location

Control Valve Manufacturing Plant – Whitefield, Bangalore

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading all maintenance activities in a control valve manufacturing plant to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment, utilities, and facility systems. This role supervises maintenance technicians, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, and works closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to support high equipment availability, product quality, and continuous improvement. This position will be reporting to Manager – Materials and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance operations for machining, assembly, testing, material handling, and utility equipment
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation-related issues
• Ensure equipment reliability and uptime for critical manufacturing assets such as CNC machines, test benches, air compressors, cranes, forklifts, HVAC, and utility systems
• Coordinate with Production and Engineering to minimize downtime and support smooth manufacturing flow
• Monitor work orders, maintenance KPIs, spare parts consumption, and equipment history in the CMMS
• Oversee installation, commissioning, relocation, and modification of machinery and plant equipment
• Support calibration, inspection, and maintenance of test and measurement equipment used in valve manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, LOTO, plant standards, and statutory requirements
• Supervise contractors and ensure maintenance work is executed safely and to specification
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians
• Support reliability improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
• Participate in audits, investigations, and continuous improvement programs

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 10 to 12 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience supervising maintenance teams in precision manufacturing, machining, assembly, or heavy engineering
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, utilities, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial maintenance practices
• Working knowledge of CMMS and preventive maintenance systems
• Strong understanding of shop-floor safety and compliance requirements

Preferred Experience

• Experience in control valve manufacturing, process equipment, or flow control manufacturing
• Familiarity with CNC machines, lathes, milling machines, pressure testing equipment, compressors, and material handling systems
• Basic understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems
• Exposure to TPM, Lean, or reliability-centered maintenance practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with tight delivery schedules

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team supervision
• Equipment troubleshooting and problem solving
• Preventive and predictive maintenance planning
• Reliability and downtime reduction
• Cross-functional coordination
• Safety and compliance mindset
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Strong communication and accountability

Performance Expectations

• High equipment uptime and availability
• Timely completion of planned maintenance
• Reduced breakdown frequency and repeat failures
• Effective spare parts control and maintenance cost management
• Strong safety performance and compliance
• Support for production output and quality targets