Manager, Maintenance & Facilities

Job Title: Manager, Maintenance & Facilities Company: Armstrong Fluid Technology Job Category: SAP PM Roles & Responsibilities: Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid\-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet. As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting\-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better. In this role, the incumbent will be accountable for the availability, reliability, safety, and cost\-effective upkeep of all electrical and mechanical assets across the pump Assembly facility and the non\-ferrous foundry. The role goes beyond breakdown response. It is expected to drive manufacturing excellence by deploying Lean and TPM, leading automation and digitalization, and improving productivity, energy efficiency, and profitability.In this role, as an Associate Manager Breakdown Management and Equipment Upkeep * Lead rapid response to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, with defined escalation, response time, and restoration targets. * Conduct structured root cause analysis (5\-Why, Fishbone, Why\-Why, FMEA) for every major or repeat failure, and close corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). * Build and execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, lubrication plans, and calibration schedules for all critical equipment. * Implement predictive maintenance using vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, motor current signature analysis, and ultrasonic testing. * Maintain the asset register, equipment criticality ranking (A/B/C), and lifecycle history. * Plan and execute shutdown and overhaul activities (furnace relining, major machine overhauls, panel maintenance) with minimal production impact. * Manage critical spares: set min\-max levels, reduce obsolete stock, and develop alternate vendors and indigenization of spares. Electrical Systems Responsibility * Ensure reliable, safe operation of HT/LT distribution, transformers, motors, drives (VFDs), soft starters, and control panels. * Maintain power quality (power factor, harmonics) and manage load, demand, and tariff optimization. * Oversee induction furnace power supplies, cooling circuits, and safety interlocks. * Ensure earthing, lightning protection, and electrical safety audits are current, along with compliance with electrical statutory requirements. * Manage DG, UPS, and backup power readiness. Mechanical Systems Responsibility Lean and TPM Implementation * Lead a plant\-wide TPM program covering the pillars: Autonomous Maintenance (Jishu Hozen), Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement (Kaizen), Early Equipment Management, Quality Maintenance, Training and Education, Safety, Health and Environment, and Office TPM. * Roll out 5S, visual management, standardized work, and one\-point lessons. * Train and empower operators to perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL) with defined standards. * Reduce the six big losses and improve OEE through SMED, quick changeovers, and minor stoppage elimination. * Run Kaizen events, a Suggestion Scheme, and Quality Circles; pursue TPM award certification (e.g., JIPM or CII\-TPM) as a stretch goal. * Integrate maintenance with value stream mapping and production planning to support flow and takt time. * Develop and execute a multi\-year automation and Industry 4\.0 roadmap. * spray and extraction, melt monitoring, sand control, and furnace temperature and energy control). * Implement and upgrade PLC, SCADA, HMI, and IoT\-based machine monitoring for real\-time OEE, downtime capture, and energy tracking. * Deploy and optimize CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP PM or equivalent) with work order discipline, mobile access, and analytics. * Introduce condition monitoring sensors and dashboards, and explore AI\-based predictive maintenance. * Build business cases (ROI, payback) for automation projects and manage them from concept to commissioning in coordination with Projects. * Reduce dependency on manual operations and improve safety, consistency, and throughput. * Prepare, own, and control the maintenance budget (OPEX and CAPEX); reduce maintenance cost per unit produced without compromising reliability. * Lead energy conservation initiatives: furnace efficiency, compressed air optimization, VFD retrofits, heat recovery, and renewable integration. * Improve capacity utilization and throughput by debottlenecking critical equipment. * Support new product introduction, capacity expansion, and new plant or line commissioning with maintainability input (design review, spares planning). * Evaluate repair vs. replace vs. retrofit decisions with total cost of ownership analysis. * Negotiate AMCs, service contracts, and vendor performance agreements; develop local vendors and in\-house repair capability. * Link maintenance KPIs to business outcomes such as on\-time delivery, rejection reduction, and cost per casting or pump. People Leadership and Capability Building * Lead, mentor, and develop a multi\-skilled team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians. * Design skill matrices and multi\-skilling programs (mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulics). * Plan shift coverage, contractor manpower, and succession for critical roles. * Build a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement. * Conduct performance reviews and set clear KPIs for each team member. Managerial * Strategic thinking and the ability to link maintenance with business goals * Budgeting, project management, and vendor negotiation * Data\-driven decision\-making and structured problem\-solving * Hands\-on, available during critical breakdowns, and calm under pressure * Strong cross\-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Projects, Finance, and EHS * Change leadership: able to shift a team from reactive firefighting to proactive reliability Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Availability: Full time

Qualifications and Experience * Education: B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering * Experience: 15\-20 years in maintenance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally in any engineering \& manufacturing industry. * Certifications (preferred): TPM, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, CMRP or reliability certifications, safety certifications, and automation/PLC exposure. Key Skills: SAP PM, Preventive Maintenance Salary: Not disclosed