National Breweries Plc is Zambia’s leading producer and distributor of Traditional African Beer. Our affiliation to Delta Beverages gives our employees a sense of pride and that of belonging to one of the biggest international brewing companies in the world. The Company offers opportunities for all to learn develop and grow, whilst offering challenging career opportunities for lateral or vertical advancement.

We are inviting applications to fill the following vacant position:

MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER

GRADE I

CONTRACT: PERMANENT – KITWE

Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer, the successful candidate will be accountable for the following:

1. Packaging line maintenance and operation reliability.
2. Maintain a safe working environment that does not violate the Safety, Health and Environment Policy of the organization.
3. Ensure effective execution of packaging line maintenance
4. Drive packaging team CAP
5. Ensure critical spares inventory at 100%
6. Train packaging personnel on autonomous maintenance and asset care
7. Effective maintenance execution in the packaging section
8. Mentor, coach and lead packaging artisans
9. Ensure reliable operation of packaging lines
10. Lead problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment in packaging section
11. Ensure critical spares availability for all packaging lines
12. Drive good manufacturing practices in packaging section
13. Ensure adherence to asset care principles and practices in packaging section
14. Ensure legal and statutory compliance in packaging section

This job is particularly suitable for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma/Degree in Electrical or mechanical Engineering
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• More than two years working experience in the fast manufacturing industries (FMCG)
• Proven leadership