Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is hiring a Maintenance Lead for its production department in Dar es Salaam. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, eliminating breakdown losses, and coaching operating teams in equipment care and technical problem-solving.
Job Overview
Employer: JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
Job Title: Maintenance Lead
Date Posted: October 14, 2026
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
Experience Required: 2 Years
Own and continuously improve Progressive/Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) standards for the assigned Cell.
Maintain clear technical standards and convert maintenance learnings into updated procedures and equipment-care routines.
Track key maintenance indicators to prioritize improvement work and sustain overall PM system health.
Analyze equipment breakdowns, recurring defects, and maintenance losses using structured root-cause analysis (RCA).
Define, implement, and verify countermeasures to prevent issue recurrence and improve machine reliability.
Escalate equipment risks and specialist support needs with clear technical evidence and actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with the Cell Team to develop 24-hour action plans, set technical priorities, and allocate technical resources.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety, quality, environmental, and change-management regulations.
Coach operating teams in equipment functionality, inspection, defect identification, basic care, and troubleshooting.
Identify technical capability gaps and support structured on-the-job training and qualifications.
Education: University or Technical Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, equipment reliability, or a comparable technical role.
Preferred Background: Practical experience in Integrated Work System (IWS) or TPM environments.
Technical Knowledge: Progressive/Preventive Maintenance systems, breakdown elimination, equipment troubleshooting, and basic spare-parts management.
Software Proficiency: MS Office and experience with SAP PM, MMIS, or alternative maintenance management systems.
Languages: Full fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical ability, coaching/capability building, and maintenance planning/prioritization.
Interested candidates must submit their application online through the official JTI careers portal before the deadline.
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Recruitment Steps (For Shortlisted Candidates):
Phone Screening: Conducted by a Talent Advisor within 1–3 weeks post-closing.
Assessment Tests: Technical and functional evaluations.
Interviews: Formal panel/technical interviews.
Offer: Final selection and employment offer.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
