Company Overview
IPL Add Value is a leading flexible packaging manufacturing company operating in Tanzania, supporting businesses across multiple industries with innovative and reliable packaging solutions. As the manufacturing sector continues to grow, equipment reliability, production efficiency, and operational excellence remain critical success factors.
The organization is currently seeking a highly experienced and result-oriented Maintenance In-Charge to lead plant maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for maintenance professionals seeking career growth within a dynamic manufacturing environment where technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and operational excellence are highly valued.
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Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and supervise maintenance technicians.
- Conduct performance reviews and identify development needs.
- Promote a strong safety-first maintenance culture.
Maintenance Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Analyze equipment performance data and downtime trends.
- Implement root-cause corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements.
Technical Operations
- Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Support PLC and SCADA-related maintenance activities.
- Conduct machinery inspections and maintenance audits.
- Ensure maintenance work complies with quality and safety standards.
Planning, Administration & Cost Control
- Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history.
- Manage departmental maintenance budgets.
- Prepare maintenance reports and performance analysis.
- Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving initiatives.
Inventory & Vendor Management
- Manage spare parts inventory and stock levels.
- Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships.
- Ensure timely delivery of critical maintenance items.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards.
- Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Promote regulatory and operational compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience within:
- Packaging
- FMCG
- Plastics manufacturing
- Related industrial manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili.
Technical Competencies
Experience with:
- Electrical systems troubleshooting.
- Reading electrical drawings and schematics.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- SCADA systems.
- Mechanical systems maintenance.
- Hydraulic systems.
- Pneumatic systems.
- Maintenance planning software.
- Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Highly Desirable
- Vendor and contractor management experience.
- Project management knowledge.
- Reliability and maintenance certifications.
- TPM or Lean Manufacturing exposure.
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and supervision
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Equipment reliability improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Budget management
- Team development and coaching
- Vendor management
- Safety compliance
- Production support
- Continuous improvement
Why Join IPL Add Value?
✅ Join a growing manufacturing organization.
✅ Lead a critical operational function.
✅ Influence plant reliability and productivity.
✅ Work with skilled technical professionals.
✅ Gain exposure to modern manufacturing methodologies.
✅ Competitive compensation and benefits package.
✅ Opportunity to implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
✅ Professional and challenging work environment.
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Application Details
Position: Maintenance In-Charge
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Email: TOIM@IPL.CO.TZ
Subject Line: Application for Maintenance In-Charge
Deadline: 15 October 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application via email using the specified subject line before the closing date.
📩 Apply via: TOIM@IPL.CO.TZ
