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Maintenance Manager job at Precision Recruitment International
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Sep-24
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Maintenance Manager 2025-09-24T10:15:39+00:00 Precision Recruitment International https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_4490/logo/Precision%20Recruitment%20International.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Human Services Science & Engineering 2025-10-06T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Our client is one of East Africa’s largest printing and packaging companies and serve regional markets with high-quality printing, packaging, and advertising solutions. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead all aspects of machinery, vehicle, and infrastructure maintenance at a high-capacity manufacturing facility. The site operates over 150 machines and a fleet of approximately 40 vehicles. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex maintenance systems. Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
- 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing machinery, utilities, and vehicle maintenance.
- Proficient in SAP or a similar CMMS/ERP system.
- Experience managing multicultural teams (expatriate and local staff).
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Minimum age: 35 years.
Key Responsibilities General Maintenance - Lead breakdown and preventive maintenance teams, ensuring timely response to failures.
- Drive proactive maintenance and continuous improvement practices.
- Ensure machine availability, reliability, and adherence to KPIs.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical problems.
- Supervise calibration and compliance of engineering data systems.
Vehicle Maintenance - Oversee maintenance and servicing of ~40 company vehicles.
- Manage outsourced vehicle repairs, ensuring quality and cost control.
- Track schedules, repair logs, and vehicle performance.
Procurement & Inventory Support - Collaborate with procurement to source cost-effective spare parts and consumables.
- Monitor supplier performance and evaluate quotations.
- Maintain stock levels, preventing shortages and avoiding redundancies.
Maintenance Systems & Reporting - Ensure all maintenance activities are logged accurately in SAP.
- Track and analyze KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and cost per machine.
- Provide detailed maintenance performance reports.
Project & Energy Management - Lead installation, relocation, and overhaul of machinery.
- Manage utility usage (electricity, water, compressed air) and implement conservation initiatives.
- Oversee disposal of obsolete machinery and equipment.
Contractor & Vendor Management - Supervise third-party contractors, ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Select and manage service vendors, enforcing contractual performance.
Continuous Improvement - Implement Lean Maintenance practices (TPM, 5S, Kaizen).
- Reduce recurring breakdowns by addressing root causes.
- Introduce innovative maintenance techniques and best practices.
Human Resource Management - Recruit and onboard maintenance personnel.
- Identify skill gaps and lead training programs.
- Foster accountability, safety, and team development.
JOB-68d3c4cb71fb4 Vacancy title:
Maintenance Manager Jobs at:
Precision Recruitment International Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 6 2025 Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Our client is one of East Africa’s largest printing and packaging companies and serve regional markets with high-quality printing, packaging, and advertising solutions. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead all aspects of machinery, vehicle, and infrastructure maintenance at a high-capacity manufacturing facility. The site operates over 150 machines and a fleet of approximately 40 vehicles. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex maintenance systems. Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
- 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing machinery, utilities, and vehicle maintenance.
- Proficient in SAP or a similar CMMS/ERP system.
- Experience managing multicultural teams (expatriate and local staff).
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Minimum age: 35 years.
Key Responsibilities General Maintenance - Lead breakdown and preventive maintenance teams, ensuring timely response to failures.
- Drive proactive maintenance and continuous improvement practices.
- Ensure machine availability, reliability, and adherence to KPIs.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical problems.
- Supervise calibration and compliance of engineering data systems.
Vehicle Maintenance - Oversee maintenance and servicing of ~40 company vehicles.
- Manage outsourced vehicle repairs, ensuring quality and cost control.
- Track schedules, repair logs, and vehicle performance.
Procurement & Inventory Support - Collaborate with procurement to source cost-effective spare parts and consumables.
- Monitor supplier performance and evaluate quotations.
- Maintain stock levels, preventing shortages and avoiding redundancies.
Maintenance Systems & Reporting - Ensure all maintenance activities are logged accurately in SAP.
- Track and analyze KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and cost per machine.
- Provide detailed maintenance performance reports.
Project & Energy Management - Lead installation, relocation, and overhaul of machinery.
- Manage utility usage (electricity, water, compressed air) and implement conservation initiatives.
- Oversee disposal of obsolete machinery and equipment.
Contractor & Vendor Management - Supervise third-party contractors, ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Select and manage service vendors, enforcing contractual performance.
Continuous Improvement - Implement Lean Maintenance practices (TPM, 5S, Kaizen).
- Reduce recurring breakdowns by addressing root causes.
- Introduce innovative maintenance techniques and best practices.
Human Resource Management - Recruit and onboard maintenance personnel.
- Identify skill gaps and lead training programs.
- Foster accountability, safety, and team development.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 84 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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