Manager-Maintenance (Knit Sewing Machine)

Workplace Type

Full-time

Job ID: IJOB202659847

• Maintenance Management
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for all sewing machines.
• Ensure maximum machine availability by minimising breakdowns and downtime.
• Monitor machine performance and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production, IE, and Planning departments.
• Machine Installation & Commissioning
• Plan and supervise installation, relocation, and commissioning of sewing machines.
• Ensure proper calibration and testing before machines are handed over to production.
• Verify machine setup according to operation requirements.
• Breakdown Control
• Respond immediately to machine breakdowns.
• Analyze root causes of recurring failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Maintain targeted machine uptime and response time.
• Preventive Maintenance
• Develop annual, monthly, weekly, and daily maintenance schedules.
• Ensure maintenance checklists are properly followed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance history records.
• Spare Parts Management
• Forecast spare parts requirements.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels of critical spare parts.
• Coordinate with Procurement for timely sourcing.
• Reduce maintenance costs through efficient inventory management.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, supervise, and develop maintenance engineers, supervisors, technicians, and mechanics.
• Allocate manpower effectively.
• Conduct regular technical training and skill development programs.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching.
• Continuous Improvement
• Introduce automation and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Kaizen, and 5S practices.
• Improve machine efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
• Production Support
• Ensure machine readiness before production starts.
• Support Production and IE in improving sewing efficiency.
• Participate in new style changeovers and production line balancing.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the maintenance workshop.
• Ensure safe operation of all maintenance equipment.