Manager - Paint Shop Maintenance ZHB

As the Manager of Paint Shop Maintenance at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, you will take ownership of ensuring robust compliance with established systems and processes within the paint shop department, with a sharp focus on delivering customer satisfaction and meeting market expectations. You will lead benchmarking initiatives to implement cutting-edge manufacturing technologies that elevate operational efficiency and product quality.

Your role includes meticulous planning to optimize utilization of human resources and machinery, spearheading cost reduction programs, and overseeing the installation and commissioning of new machinery with seamless integration into existing production lines. Implementing advanced maintenance techniques such as Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) will be key to enhancing machine availability and reliability.

Additionally, you will enforce strict adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards as well as Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) guidelines, cultivating a culture of safety and sustainability. Your commitment to continuous improvement will manifest through deploying low-cost automation solutions, applying Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies, and utilizing Machinery Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (MFMEA) to diagnose and resolve machine issues proactively.

Utilizing methodologies like ECRS for breakdown reduction and QC Story for quality issues, you will actively contribute to the Quality Control Review Team (QCRT), fostering collaborative problem-solving and ensuring product and process excellence.

Your leadership extends beyond technical expertise, as you will nurture positive relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers, fostering engagement and teamwork to drive optimal results. A significant part of your mandate is to enhance the skills and competencies of maintenance officers through targeted training and development programs, preparing the team for future challenges.

Effective spare parts management through ABC analysis, strategic procurement, and budget planning—including capital and revenue expenditures—falls under your responsibility. You must maintain budgetary discipline, ensuring financial resources are allocated and utilized efficiently while leading resource planning efforts for the department.

You will also have the accountability to prepare detailed Monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports to monitor performance metrics, support informed decision-making, and track progress against KPIs. This role demands a visionary leader who can create a comprehensive job description for the manager-level paint shop maintenance position and oversee officers reporting to this role, ensuring a robust team structure is in place for sustained operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical or Electronics disciplines. In addition, candidates with a relevant Diploma coupled with extensive hands-on experience will be considered. A strong foundation in engineering principles is essential to understand and resolve complex technical challenges associated with paint shop maintenance.

Additional certifications or continuing education in manufacturing technologies, maintenance management, safety standards such as OHSAS, and automation are advantageous and will support your ability to lead sophisticated maintenance programs effectively.

Ongoing professional development is encouraged to keep pace with advancements in manufacturing practices and technological innovations. Your educational background should empower you to drive innovation, cost-efficiency, and reliability within the paint shop environment through informed decision-making and strategic planning.

The candidate should bring a minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing environments, preferably within the automotive or heavy machinery sectors, where paint shop operations are critical. Experience managing maintenance teams and processes in high-volume production settings is essential.

You should have substantial expertise in overseeing maintenance of complex industrial equipment, implementing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvements that reduce downtime and enhance productivity.

Proven capability in managing budgets, resources, and procurement functions within a maintenance context is required to ensure financial and operational objectives are met. Experience liaising with cross-functional teams including production, quality, procurement, and engineering is vital to align maintenance activities with business goals.

A background in applying TPM principles, condition-based and time-based maintenance strategies, and participating in quality control forums will be highly beneficial. Experience in leading and developing teams, fostering employee engagement, and implementing training programs is also expected.

Critical to success in this role is demonstrated expertise in applying advanced maintenance methodologies such as Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) to maximize equipment availability and reliability within a paint shop or equivalent manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience with machinery failure analysis tools including Machinery Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (MFMEA) and using systematic approaches like QC Story methodology to resolve quality-related maintenance issues is essential. Proficiency in implementing lean maintenance practices, including TPM and the ECRS breakdown reduction methods, will be key drivers for operational excellence.

Strong knowledge and practical application of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards and Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS) systems are mandatory to ensure compliance and foster a safe working environment.

Experience leading new machine installation and commissioning projects within a maintenance function, along with the ability to introduce low-cost automation solutions to improve productivity and efficiency, is highly desirable.

Competence in budgeting and cost control, resource planning, spare parts management using ABC analysis, and preparing detailed Management Information System (MIS) reports to inform leadership decision-making rounds out the critical experience needed for this role.

Finally, proven leadership and mentoring skills to inspire and develop a team of maintenance officers with technical and functional training will support long-term success in this leadership position.

Budgeting & Costing

CNC Machine

CNC Programming

Creative Thinking

Spare Parts Management

Inventory Management

Compliance Management

Continuous Improvement

Benchmarking

Process Knowledge - Manufacturing

Cost Management

MIS Reporting

Installation & Commissioning

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)

Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Industrial Automation

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Preventive Maintenance (PM)

Machinery Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (MFMEA)

QC Story

Spare Parts Planning (SPP)

Resource Planning