Maintenance Controller – Packaging

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