Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of proven expertise in Maintenance & Reliability Management, driving asset performance excellence across food, chemical, paints, edible oil, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Currently Deputy Manager – Lead Reliability Analysis & Planning at Cipla, leading reliability transformation across four plants. Specialized in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and predictive & preventive maintenance strategies. Skilled in asset life cycle management, risk-based maintenance planning, and reliability strategy deployment to improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and reduce Mean Time To Repair (MTTR). Adept at leveraging Power BI, SAP, and condition monitoring techniques for data-driven decision-making, KPI tracking, and cost optimization. Recognized for implementing structured reliability frameworks that enhance plant uptime, extend equipment life, and deliver sustainable operational efficiency.
Deputy Manager – Lead Reliability Analysis & Planning
Cipla Ltd., Goa | Mar 2025 – Present
1. Lead reliability strategy, maintenance optimization, and asset performance enhancement across four Cipla pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.
2. Designed and implemented Power BI dashboards for KPI tracking, utilities consumption vs. budget analysis, and SAP job card performance monitoring.
3. Analyzed historical downtime and failure data to identify trends, recurring failure modes, and systemic reliability issues.
4. Conducted in-depth Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) for critical assets to prevent recurrence of failures.
5. Benchmarked asset performance against industry best practices, identifying and closing key reliability gaps.
6. Optimized preventive and predictive maintenance programs, integrating Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) to increase equipment uptime.
7. Enhanced CMMS (SAP) workflows for improved planning, scheduling, and work order execution efficiency.
8. Developed and implemented a structured critical spare parts management strategy to ensure zero unplanned stockouts.
9. Delivered SAP and Power BI capability-building programs for maintenance and reliability teams across all four plants.
10. Established and tracked plant reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) while embedding Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles for sustainable performance improvement.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Tools
Engineering KPI Dashboards (Power BI)
Maintenance & Operations Planning
Asset Management & Failure Analysis
Inventory Management
Condition Monitoring & FMEA Standardization
OEE Optimization
Budget Control & Cost Reduction
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
SAP PM, CMMS, and Data-driven Decision Making
Heavy Static and Rotary Machinery Maintenance