Mechanical Maintenance Section Head

Roles and ResponsibilitiesLead, manage, and develop the mechanical maintenance team, ensuring competency development and achievement of departmental objectives.Participate in the preparation and execution of annual maintenance management plans in coordination with the Maintenance and Construction Sector Manager.Direct, assign, and prioritize maintenance workloads to ensure efficient use of manpower and resources.Ensure all maintenance processes, procedures, records, and documentation comply with ISO standards.Monitor equipment performance and maintenance team effectiveness through defined KPIs and drive continuous improvement to achieve performance targets.Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to production equipment during operation to minimize downtime.Read, understand, and interpret equipment manuals, technical drawings, and work orders to perform required maintenance and servicing tasks.Diagnose mechanical issues, repair or replace faulty components, test equipment, and perform necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance.Plan, schedule, and supervise repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuity of production operations.Review and ensure the effectiveness and regularity of periodic and preventive maintenance programs for machines, equipment, and plant facilities.Detect abnormal equipment behavior, faulty operations, or defective materials and report findings and unusual conditions to appropriate supervision.Review and oversee Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes for major equipment failures and recurring issues to prevent recurrence.Qualifications8–12 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or section head role.Proven experience managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.Experience in ISO-certified environments (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 preferred).Experience working with CMMS systems is preferred.Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Proven experience in mechanical installation, repair, and troubleshooting.Maintenance planning and scheduling expertise.Thorough understanding of maintenance and reliability best practices.Ability to define, measure, monitor, and improve Maintenance and Reliability KPIs.Experience in maintenance financial management, including cost control and budgeting.Practical understanding and application of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).Strong experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.Application of 5S standards and workplace organization principles.