Head of Maintenance (automotive)
Head of Maintenance
Location: Eastern China (Zhejiang / Jiangsu)
Reports To: Plant Director
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for foundry and machining equipment.
- Lead a team of mechanical, electrical, and automation technicians.
- Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to support operational goals.
- Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
- Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and ensure accurate reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or similar field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, familiarity with both mechanical and electrical aspects.
- Strong knowledge of foundry operations, hydraulic systems, PLCs, and automation with experience in in automotive or heavy industry manufacturing.
- Proven experience in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Fluent in Mandarin and English.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 standards.
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