Maintenance Lead at JTI Tanzania – October 2026

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance System Ownership & Improvement

• 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.

2. Breakdown Elimination & Technical Analysis

• 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.

3. Execution & Daily Operational Support

• 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.

4. Capability Building & Team Coaching

• 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.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

1. Education & Experience

• 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.

2. Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Selection Process & How to Apply

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):

1. Phone Screening: Conducted by a Talent Advisor within 1–3 weeks post-closing.
2. Assessment Tests: Technical and functional evaluations.
3. Interviews: Formal panel/technical interviews.
4. Offer: Final selection and employment offer.

• Application Deadline: October 16, 2026