Dilip B

Maintenance and Projects professional with 21+ years of experience in manufacturing industries, specializing in plant maintenance, engineering, reliability improvement, projects, operational excellence and team management. Currently serving as Manager & Head – Maintenance & Projects, leading a 54-member team and overseeing mechanical and electrical maintenance, preventive and breakdown maintenance, utilities, statutory compliance, CAPEX/OPEX, maintenance KPIs and plant improvement projects. Strong hands-on expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical and hydraulic presses, special purpose machines, furnaces, paint shop equipment, conveyors and utilities.

Proven record in TPM, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, Why-Why Analysis, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, 5S, OPEX and IIoT-based machine monitoring.

Manager & Head – Maintenance & Projects at M/S. BUTTERFLY GANDHIMATHI APPLIANCES LIMITED – A CROMPTON SUBSIDIARY (2023-11 – Present)

Lead the Maintenance & Projects function with responsibility for 54 team members, covering maintenance execution, planning and plant improvement activities.

• Oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance and reliability improvement across critical equipment and utilities.
• Plan and monitor weekly, monthly and annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Drive reduction of machine breakdowns and downtime through Root Cause Analysis, Why-Why Analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor MTBF, MTTR, OEE, breakdown trends and maintenance cost; drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage manpower planning, resource allocation, workflow, technician development and maintenance performance reporting.
• Prepare and control CAPEX/OPEX budgets and develop cost-benefit analyses for capital investments and productivity improvements.
• Manage spare-parts inventory, reorder levels, consumption analysis, forecasting and vendor coordination.
• Ensure statutory compliance for lifting tackles, pressure vessels, structural stability and related requirements.
• Lead machine shifting, relocation and plant consolidation activities while minimizing production disruption.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Procurement, Finance, Legal and external vendors on plant projects.
• Led implementation of Solar Group Captive Power, coordinating feasibility, PPA, infrastructure integration and cross-functional execution.
• Drive 5S, Kaizen, simple automation and productivity improvement projects; maintain documentation for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audits.

Senior Executive – Maintenance, QMS & EOHS at TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LTD. – TIDC INDIA, MURUGAPPA GROUP (2013-08 – 2023-11)

Managed maintenance activities for the Chain Manufacturing Division and led maintenance technicians and supervisors across shifts.

• Developed and implemented PM, Jishu Hozen (JH), Wear Parts Replacement (WPR) and Maintenance Campaign (MC) schedules.
• Monitored MTTR, MTBF, breakdown reduction trends and machine history records.
• Conducted Why-Why Analysis and implemented sustainable corrective actions.
• Led Kaizen, Small Group Activities, PQCDSM, 5S, TQM and OPEX initiatives.
• Managed documentation and audit requirements for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, TS 16949, ISO 9001, IATF and API Spec Q1.
• Supported Corporate Management Representative activities for IMS implementation.
• Forecasted and managed critical spare-parts inventory to improve equipment availability.
• Recognized as an SME for Engineering-Class Chain and Conveyor Systems.

Engineer – Maintenance at PANASONIC APPLIANCES INDIA CO. LTD. (2010-10 – 2013-08)

Managed daily maintenance activities and supervised maintenance technicians.

• Executed breakdown troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Developed PM and Jishu Hozen schedules and checklists for machinery.
• Monitored MTTR, MTBF, breakdown trends and machine history.
• Conducted Why-Why Analysis and implemented corrective actions.
• Implemented 5S, TPM and Kaizen initiatives for productivity, reliability and safety improvement.

Junior Engineer – Maintenance at WHEELS INDIA LTD. – TVS GROUP (2006-10 – 2010-09)

Supervised production-line maintenance activities and machine troubleshooting.

• Implemented PM and Jishu Hozen schedules and maintenance checklists.
• Supported TPM, 5S and Kaizen activities.
• Executed breakdown maintenance and equipment reliability improvement initiatives.

Service Engineer – Engine Division at GMMCO CAT LTD. (2005-07 – 2006-08)

Performed engine servicing, diagnostics, repairs and major overhauls.

• Conducted equipment inspections and troubleshooting at customer sites and factory premises.
• Prepared technical service reports and provided customer technical support.

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering – PRIST University, Thanjavur (2019 – 2023)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Central Polytechnic College, Tharamani, Chennai (2002 – 2005)