Biju Thomas
Franklin Square
Summary
Maintenance Manager with 32+ years of international experience, including 4+ years in New York's cosmetic manufacturing sector. Skilled in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, automation, and production optimization. Proven ability to lead teams of 20+ engineers and technicians, implement cost-saving initiatives, and maintain a safety-first work environment. Purchasing, and Executive Leadership. Efficient maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated several years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Cosmetic Manufacturing
New York
11.2021 - Current
- Lead 20+ engineers and technicians to maintain uptime and optimize production efficiency.
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce equipment breakdowns.
- Convert manual operations to automated processes to increase productivity and reduce costs.
- Conduct training programs to upskill mechanics and promote skilled operators.
- Collaborate with HR on hiring, performance evaluation, promotions, and salary recommendations.
- Negotiate supplier contracts to secure cost-effective, high-quality equipment and parts.
- Oversee installation, validation, and commissioning of new production lines.
- Present KPIs, downtime trends, and cost-saving strategies to executive leadership.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute maintenance strategies that enhanced equipment reliability and minimized downtime.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to ensure timely availability of critical spare parts, reducing lead times by 25%.
Engineer/ Maintenance manager
Multiple Countries
Kuwait
01.1993 - 07.2021
- Managed maintenance operations and teams across multiple facilities internationally.
- Led the installation, commissioning, and upgrades of production and utility equipment.
- Developed preventive maintenance systems to improve equipment reliability.
- Trained and supervised engineers and technicians in troubleshooting and safety practices.
- Experience across Middle East,
Education
Electrical Engineering -
Goverment college of Engineering
Kottayam, IndiaSkills
- Maintenance & Reliability Management
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Production Line Optimization
- Automation & Process Improvement
- Equipment Installation & Commissioning
- Vendor & Supplier Negotiation
- Team Leadership & Technical Training
- Performance Evaluation & HR Coordination
- Cost Reduction & Budget Management
- Safety Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- CMMS & KPI Tracking
Certification
NYC Air Compressor Maintenance License
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Cosmetic Manufacturing
11.2021 - Current
Engineer/ Maintenance manager
Multiple Countries
01.1993 - 07.2021
Electrical Engineering -
Goverment college of Engineering