Head of Engineering

1. Job Purpose
To lead and direct the engineering and maintenance function across the Maharashtra Cluster, ensuring 100% asset reliability, statutory compliance, operational safety, and cost optimization. The role is accountable for budgeting, energy conservation, people development, and seamless coordination between central engineering teams and site-level execution to achieve world-class manufacturing benchmarks.
2. Key Responsibilitie
sA. Asset Management & Budget
sDefine, implement, and continuously monitor Roles & Responsibilities (R&R), Maintenance Index (MI), and Key Indicators (KI) for engineering teams across all sites in the cluster
.Plan, control, and oversee annual Repair & Maintenance (R&M) and CAPEX budgets; ensure 100% on-time execution of all planned activities
.Maintain 100% availability of safety-critical assets and ≥99.5% availability for service-critical equipment
.Ensure the asset register is always accurate and updated; manage asset transfers and retirements strictly per company procedure
.Ensure ≥90% critical-spares availability to minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and avoid production losses
.B. Safety Leadershi
pDrive a zero-accident culture; achieve zero maintenance-related accidents by enforcing proper machine guards, safety interlocks, and work permit systems
.Ensure all packing lines and equipment are commissioned with 360° safety guards and tamper-proof interlocks post-HOTO, PM, or overhauling
.Ensure all maintenance jobs are executed with proper permits, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and engineering controls
.C. Process Complianc
eEnforce Pidilite SOPs (or equivalent industry-best practices) and globally benchmarked standards for equipment care and safety
.Rank equipment by criticality; continuously monitor and improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) compliance
.Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for all breakdowns (especially >4 hours) to eliminate repeat failures
.Ensure 100% statutory compliance in all engineering and maintenance activities, including IBR, electrical safety, lifting tools, and environmental regulations
.D. Energy Conservatio
nIdentify and implement energy-saving initiatives; meet or exceed company consumption benchmarks for fuel and power
.Regularly report energy usage ratios and lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce specific energy consumption per unit of production
.E. People Developmen
tEnsure adequate staffing in engineering functions; engage teams with clear R&R and career progression plans
.Drive ≥90% completion of Role-Based Training Matrix (RBTM) to build and sustain technical competence across all engineering staff
.F. Central–Site Coordinatio
nPartner with central engineering teams to deploy best practices, new technologies, and process improvements at cluster sites
.Actively participate in IRMs (Inter-Unit Review Meetings); monitor brownfield project progress and ensure timely delivery
.Leverage cross-functional capabilities (Operations, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain) to optimize overall plant performance
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3. Key Performance Indicators (Review Inde
x)Section A – Governan
ceReview of previous Minutes of Meeting
s.Closure of all pending action item
s.4. Qualifications & Experien
ceCriter
iaRequireme
nt
Educat
ionB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (full-time). MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain preferr
ed.Experie
nce15–22 years of experience in engineering & maintenance management, with at least 5–7 years in a cluster/regional leadership role, preferably in Chemical / Paint / Pharma / FMCG manufacturing industri
es.Technical Expert
iseDeep knowledge of PM systems, CAPEX/R&M budgeting, RCA/CAPA, energy conservation, statutory compliance (IBR, Factory Act, Electrical Rules), and asset manageme
nt.Leadership Ski
llsProven ability to lead multi-site teams, drive change management, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improveme
nt.Soft Ski
llsExcellent stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, communication, and people development capabiliti
es.
5. Key Competen
ciesStrategic Thinking – Align engineering strategy with business go
als.Operational Excellence – Drive reliability, efficiency, and cost optimizat
ion.Safety Leadership – Champion a zero-harm workpl
ace.Problem Solving – Strong analytical skills for RCA and C
APA.Team Building – Develop and mentor high-performance engineering te
ams.Process Orientation – Ensure strict compliance to SOPs and statutory no
rms.Financial Acumen – Budget planning and cost control expert
ise.

Work arrangement
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