Maintenance Executive

Job Title: Maintenance Executive

Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Reporting To: Plant Manager
Location: TPPL TANZANIA
Industry: Cosmetics Manufacturing

Job Purpose:

To ensure the smooth functioning of all plant machinery, utilities, and infrastructure by implementing preventive and corrective maintenance systems that support uninterrupted, safe, and efficient manufacturing operations in compliance with GMP, regulatory, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance schedules for all production, utility, and facility equipment.
• Minimize downtime and increase machine availability.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specifications and industry standards.

2. Equipment & Asset Management

• Oversee maintenance of High-speed filling, capping, labeling machines, blenders, mixers, homogenizers, conveyors, packaging lines, and cleanroom systems.
• Ensure proper upkeep, ETP/STP, compressed air systems, water systems, fire safety systems, and electrical panels.
• Maintain equipment history records and recommend upgrades/replacements.

3. Utilities & Facility Management

• Ensure continuous supply and maintenance of utilities (power, water, compressed air, etc.).
• Monitor energy usage and implement energy conservation initiatives.
• Maintain the building infrastructure, lighting, drainage, and sanitary systems.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and manage a team of technicians and engineers (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).
• Develop skills through training, SOP adherence, and safety practices.
• Promote teamwork, performance management, and accountability.

5. Budgeting & Procurement

• Prepare and monitor annual maintenance budget.
• Raise purchase requisitions for spares, tools, and services.
• Coordinate with vendors for AMC, calibration, and third-party maintenance contracts.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities are documented as per GMP/GDP.
• Maintain SOPs, logs, calibration records, and statutory documents.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

7. Safety & Risk Management

• Implement safety protocols during maintenance activities (Lockout/Tagout, PPE, etc.).
• Conduct risk assessments and support incident investigations.

8. Project Support

• Support plant expansion, installation & commissioning of new equipment.
• Coordinate with project teams for layout planning, utility mapping, and equipment validation.

Required Qualifications:

• ITI/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical
• 820 years of relevant experience in maintenance, with at least 5 years in Cosmetics company or 3P

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with automation and PLC-controlled systems.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD (basic), and maintenance ERP tools.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and troubleshooting abilities.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in a cleanroom or GMP-regulated manufacturing setup.
• Analytical mindset with cost control and energy efficiency orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.