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Maintenance Controller – Packaging
National Breweries Plc Kitwe
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Employer and vacancy source: National Breweries Plc
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- EmployerNational Breweries Plc
- LocationKitwe
- Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- National Breweries Plc
- Location
- Kitwe
- Posted
- September 30, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
- Application method
- Email application
Website National Breweries Plc
Job description
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.
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