Job Title

Mechanical Manager

Department

Mechanical / Engineering / Maintenance

Reports To

Plant Manager / Operations Manager / Engineering Head

Role Purpose

The Mechanical Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all mechanical engineering and maintenance activities in the plant or industrial facility. The role ensures reliable operation of machinery and equipment, minimizes downtime, optimizes maintenance costs, and ensures compliance with safety and statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment, machinery, and plant systems.

• Ensure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs are implemented effectively.

• Monitor equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency, recommending improvements when necessary.

2. Project & Installation Management

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for installation, commissioning, and modernization of equipment.

• Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, and technical specifications.

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams for timely project execution.

3. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to statutory, safety, and environmental regulations (Factory Act, OSHA, ISO standards).

• Implement mechanical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments.

• Conduct safety audits and accident investigations related to mechanical operations.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage mechanical engineers, supervisors, technicians, and contractors.

• Plan manpower requirements, training programs, and skill development initiatives.

• Conduct performance evaluations and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

5. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets (OPEX & CAPEX).

• Optimize maintenance costs, spare parts inventory, and procurement processes.

• Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and monitor service agreements.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain mechanical drawings, SOPs, maintenance records, and statutory documents.

• Prepare MIS reports on equipment performance, maintenance schedules, breakdowns, and costs.

• Provide regular updates to senior management on mechanical operations and KPIs.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, energy saving, and reliability enhancement.

• Implement best practices for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.

• Introduce new technologies or upgrades to optimize plant performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, rotating machinery, pumps, compressors, boilers, and conveyors.

• Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement.

• Leadership, decision-making, and team management skills.

• Knowledge of safety, quality, and statutory compliance standards.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)