Lead maintenance
Mahindra & Mahindra • Chennai, Tamil Nadu • Onsite • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
As Mahindra & Mahindra scales its Chennai operations, the Engineering & Manufacturing practice is onboarding an accomplished Lead maintenance. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, you will take direct ownership of low-latency production systems and modular frontend/backend architectures and drive measurable improvements across defect escape rate, code review turnaround, and throughput scalability.
In day-to-day execution, the Lead maintenance partners closely with DevOps platform teams, security engineers, and UX designers to translate quarterly business priorities into technical architecture RFCs, schema designs, and API contract specifications. You will leverage Modern Cloud Stacks (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Automated CI/CD Pipelines alongside core competencies in Plant Operations, TPM & Kaizen, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing to maintain high operational rigor.
The Lead maintenance position at Mahindra & Mahindra (Chennai) carries an annual CTC range of ₹16L – ₹28L per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333 per month gross), benchmarked to mid-senior level standards in Engineering & Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Spearhead comprehensive plant manufacturing operations, production planning, and machine capacity utilization for Mahindra & Mahindra.
- Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles across all shop floors.
- Direct plant maintenance, supply chain coordination, equipment uptime, and safety (EHS) compliance.
- Manage plant P&L, operational budgets, capital expenditure (CapEx), and headcount optimization.
- Lead new product industrialization (NPI/NPD), tooling readiness, and SOP milestone gate reviews.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 5 to 10 years of verified leadership experience in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial plant operations.
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Automobile Engineering (MBA or Six Sigma Black Belt is an advantage).
- Demonstrated expertise in OEE improvement, IATF 16949 quality benchmarks, and plant workforce management.
- Strong commercial acumen, budget oversight, and leadership presence.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling distributed application services and resilient API gateways within Engineering & Manufacturing teams in Chennai or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, Modern Cloud Stacks (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Automated CI/CD Pipelines, and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
Plant Operations, TPM & Kaizen, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE Optimization, Safety Compliance, System Design
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹16L - ₹28L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 5 - 10 Years (Senior Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹16 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333/month) based on interview performance, Plant Operations & TPM & Kaizen depth, and 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at Mahindra & Mahindra.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Health & Family Insurance • Company Plant Transport Facility • Executive Performance Bonus • Subsidized Executive Cafeteria • Gratuity & PF
Work Location & Regional Hub — Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Onsite)
This Lead maintenance opening is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu under a Onsite work arrangement. Candidates located in Chennai or willing to operate from the Chennai regional corridor will collaborate directly with Mahindra & Mahindra's Engineering & Manufacturing unit during standard Indian business hours.
About Mahindra & Mahindra — Company Profile & Details
Mahindra & Mahindra is a verified employer operating within the Engineering & Manufacturing and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Known for structured execution across low-latency production systems and modular frontend/backend architectures, Mahindra & Mahindra partners with DevOps platform teams, security engineers, and UX designers to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for mid-senior level professionals.
Industry / Practice: Engineering & Manufacturing • Regional Hub: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Lead maintenance at Mahindra & Mahindra
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting Plant Operations, TPM & Kaizen, Production Planning.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 5 to 10 years of progressive experience and availability for the Chennai (Onsite) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with Mahindra & Mahindra's Engineering & Manufacturing hiring panel focused on technical architecture RFCs, schema designs, and API contract specifications and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with Mahindra & Mahindra leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Chennai, and the ₹16L – ₹28L / yr compensation package.