Assistant Vice President

Job Title - Head (Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities) The Head-Engineering will lead the Engineering function at the Manufacturing and R&D site, covering Plant Maintenance, Utilities Operations & Maintenance, and Engineering Projects. The role is accountable for ensuring high equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, safe operations, cost control, and timely execution of capital projects while supporting production and R&D objectives. Location: Khopoli Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer Role Purpose To lead the Engineering function covering Plant Maintenance, Utilities Operations & Maintenance, and Engineering Projects at the Manufacturing and R&D site, ensuring high equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, cost control, and safe operations while supporting production and growth objectives. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Maintenance ● Ensure high uptime and reliability of manufacturing and R&D equipment. ● Drive effective implementation of Planned Preventive & Corrective Maintenance systems. ● Oversee facility upkeep and statutory equipment inspections. ● Maintain engineering documentation and audit readiness. ● Monitor spare parts and engineering inventory. ● Lead QMS compliance within the engineering function. ● Sound knowledge of reactors, boilers, pumps, compressors etc. Utilities Management ● Oversee O&M of utilities (power, steam, HVAC, compressed air, water systems etc.) ● Ensure uninterrupted utility supply to production and R&D. ● Monitor and control engineering, maintenance, and utility budgets. ● Drive energy efficiency and cost optimization initiatives. Projects & CapEx ● Plan and execute engineering and infrastructure projects within timeline and budget. ● Manage consultants, contractors, and vendors. ● Support capacity expansion, technology transfer, and compliance upgrades. ● Prepare engineering documentation for statutory and customer audits. Compliance & Safety ● Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, ISO, and safety standards. ● Strengthen shop-floor safety practices in collaboration with EHS. ● Identify and mitigate engineering-related risks. Team Leadership ● Lead and develop engineers, technicians, trainees, and contract workforce. ● Provide training on safety, quality, and technical competencies. ● Effectively engage with senior management and unions. Key Success Indicators ● High plant uptime and equipment reliability. ● On-time and within-budget project execution. ● Controlled maintenance & utility costs. ● Strong audit outcomes and statutory compliance. ● Zero major safety incidents. Candidate Profile ● B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical) with at least 15 years of experience in Maintenance & Engineering Projects. ● Experience in Chemical / Pharma / Process Manufacturing industry. ● Strong exposure to utilities, CapEx management, and statutory compliance. ● Proven leadership capability in managing cross-functional engineering teams. ● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills experience 25 working at a client of randstad india

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