Job Description
JOB SUMMARY The Technical Leader is responsible for the startup, stabilization, and overall performance of production lines, ensuring achievement of target output, quality, and OEE. This role drives technical excellence across troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, spare management, and improvement projects to ensure sustainable and reliable operations. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Key Responsibilities 1. Line Startup & Technical Ownership Lead end-to-end startup, commissioning, and ramp-up of production lines Act as technical owner of line performance and stability Ensure systems meet URS, design, and operational requirements Drive strong shopfloor presence during critical startup phase 2. Process Stabilization & Performance Management Drive line stabilization to achieve target OEE, yield, and output Identify and eliminate process variation and chronic losses Implement robust process control strategies 3. Troubleshooting & RCA Leadership Ensure structured root cause analysis (RCA) for downtime and quality issues Ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented and sustained Drive closure of recurring and chronic issues 4. Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Equipment Reliability Establish and optimize preventive maintenance strategies based on: Failure modes Downtime trends Ensure PM effectiveness in reducing: Breakdown frequency Unplanned downtime Work with maintenance team to: Improve PM checklists and standards Drive predictive / condition-based maintenance (where applicable) 5. Spare Parts Management Define and maintain critical spare parts list for key equipment Ensure availability of adequate spare parts to support uptime Optimize: Spare part inventory levels Usage tracking and consumption trends Work with procurement and engineering to: Reduce lead time risks Standardize parts across equipment 6. OEE Improvement Projects Lead and prioritize OEE improvement initiatives, focusing on: Availability (downtime reduction) Performance (cycle time, speed losses) Quality (defect
