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Maintenance Controller – Packaging is available at National Breweries Plc in Kitwe. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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Kitwe Maintenance Controller – Packaging Are you a results-driven maintenance professional with a passion for improving equipment reliability and manufacturing performance? We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Controller to join our Packaging team and play a critical role in ensuring maximum equipment availability and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: • Coordinating, coaching and supervising maintenance teams within the production environment. • Planning and executing preventive and planned maintenance activities. • Ensuring the availability of required tools, equipment and spare parts. • Monitoring and improving plant reliability and packaging machine efficiency. • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing excellence programmes. • Facilitating problem-solving activities, including root cause analysis and corrective actions. • Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping. • Developing and coaching artisans, technicians and operators to improve maintenance effectiveness. • Managing engineering administration and ensuring compliance with maintenance systems and processes. • Driving implementation of Manufacturing Way/GEM principles and best practices. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will possess: • BSc Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. • Strong understanding of packaging production processes and technologies. • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems such as COSWIN. • Excellent communication and influencing skills. • Proven ability to drive a high-performance maintenance culture. • Knowledge of Manufacturing Way strategies and continuous improvement methodologies. Key Performance Indicators Success in this role will be measured through: • Improved plant reliability and packaging machine efficiency. • Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis outcomes. • Adherence to health, safety and environmental standards. • Team development and coaching effectiveness. • Continuous improvement and operational excellence achievements. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV and copies of academic and professional qualifications cover letter (single PDF) to recruitment@natbrew.co.zm Shortlisted candidates contacted only. Closing date is 5th October 2026 The Company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.Requirements
required tools, equipment and spare parts. • Monitoring and improving plant reliability and packaging machine efficiency. • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing excellence programmes. • Facilitating problem-solving activities, including root cause analysis and corrective actions. • Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping. • Developing and coaching artisans, technicians and operators to improve maintenance effectiveness. • Managing engineering administration and ensuring compliance with maintenance systems and processes. • Driving implementation of Manufacturing Way/GEM principles and best practices. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will possess: • BSc Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. • Strong understanding of packaging production processes and technologies. • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems such as COSWIN. • Excellent communication and influencing skills. • Proven ability to drive a high-performance maintenance culture. • Knowledge of Manufacturing Way strategies and continuous improvement methodologies. Key Performance Indicators Success in this role will be measured through: • Improved plant reliability and packaging machine efficiency. • Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis outcomes. • Adherence to health, safety and environmental standards. • Team development and coaching effectiveness. • Continuous improvement and operational excellence achievements. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV and copies of academic and professional qualifications cover letter (single PDF) to recruitment@natbrew.co.zm Shortlisted candidates contacted only. Closing date is 5th October 2026 The Company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.Explore related jobs in Zambia
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