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Maintenance Controller – Plastic job at Hariss International | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Hariss International Limited, established in 2005 and headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, is a leading manufacturer in the country's food and beverage industry, operating under the flagship brand RIHAM. The company's mission is to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to the diverse tastes of consumers, encompassing over 80 offerings such as carbonated soft drinks, natural mineral water, fruit juices, malt and energy drinks, biscuits, and confectioneries.
Renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation, Hariss International has garnered a strong reputation and widespread recognition within the market. The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional growth and development across various departments. Regularly, the company announces job openings, providing flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse professional needs.
Since its inception, Hariss International has evolved by integrating state-of-the-art technology and customer-centric approaches into its business model, ensuring tailored and effective solutions for clients. Operating with a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees, the company has expanded its reach to serve clients both locally and internationally. Its core values include quality, continuous improvement, ambition, and customer focus.
Demonstrating a commitment to corporate social responsibility, Hariss International actively engages in sustainability initiatives, such as donating recycle bins to the National Zoo and sponsoring events like the Rotary Cancer Run, aiming to reduce environmental impact and promote community well-being. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.harissint.com.
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Full Time
Deadline:
30 Nov 2025
Job Title
Maintenance Controller – Plastic job at Hariss International
Hariss International
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Controller – Plastic
Organisation: Hariss International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
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How to Apply
Asset Care
Partake in the development of the asset care plan for the packaging plant, contributing suggestions and providing expert advice.
Ensure that asset care competencies are developed in the Packaging Engineering team. Where training needs have been identified, ensure these are addressed.
Support the implementation of the Predictive Maintenance Strategy, including the Condition Monitoring program
Where required, participate in the OEM SPP (Supplier Partnering Programme) meetings
Is accountable for the execution of the technical gap plan for the plant
Exercise budgetary controls over the asset care requirements e.g. spares
Plant Reliability
Responsible for the reliability and uptime of Packaging plant.
Ensure the execution of maintenance / extended maintenance work
Lead the Packaging Engineering team in the provision of asset care and engineering support to the shift-based production teams.
Support packaging performance improvement by conducting and leading performance optimization initiatives.
Ensure that predictive maintenance techniques are implemented correctly.
Ensure spares needed to support asset management program are available on time and within costs
Verify that the technical teams are carrying out routine and planned maintenance, and validate quality of work.
Ensure compliance to maintenance planning and execution of maintenance outage
Ensure that Maintenance packages are updated and effective and that all Engineering changes are executed
Confirms that spares and special tools are available
Coordinate and control MAS’s availability for the maintenance day.
Review plant reliability to ensure equipment is operating optimally and to identify problems or opportunities timeously.
Take part in maintenance problem solving, and ensure that the Packaging Engineering team is applying the correct problem-solving techniques.
Ensure that Technical gaps are closed within budget
Develop and control maintenance cost plans and CAPEX
Plant Optimisation
Evaluate impact of new plant and equipment, and recommend changes.
Have a working understanding of plant operation and associated Work Instructions and/or procedures.
Analyse plant failure modes and investigate causes for repeat failures to identify and correct root causes.
Take part in evaluating continuous improvement opportunities identified by the production teams or engineering support.
Ensure that continuous improvement is built into the MAS’s team goals, and forms part of regular goal review sessions.
Team Leadership and Management
Lead the development of team goals and ensure these are communicated and understood by team members.
Entrench a high-performance culture by conducting regular Packaging Engineering team goal review sessions,
Ensure training need analysis are conducted and training plans developed for team members.
Ensure appropriate competencies are developed in the team, and ensure multi-skilling occurs within the Packaging team. (this includes evaluation of workmanship of teams)
Manage Contracted-out maintenance services by ensuring that the service supplied is in strict accordance with supply scheme contract and that of service and product reliability, quality, cost, and the service provider’s own employee behavior is acceptable while on site.
Safety and Housekeeping
Ensure that the team members apply proper safety and housekeeping procedures, and adhere to all legal requirements when carrying out their tasks.
Ensure adherence to the appropriate and legislative policies (such as OSH Act) on safety and housekeeping.
Ensure all statutory and mandatory checks are part of the asset care management system, are performed and all documentation completed and recorded.
Ensure that health, safety and housekeeping receive appropriate focus through regular checks and audits, with appropriate monthly/quarterly meetings.
Where unsafe work practices have been identified, the Maintenance Controller is responsible for correcting this.
Performs any other task as per management request.
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A minimum of a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in supervising Maintenance activities.
Key Requirements:
Effective oral and written communication skills
Organizational and time management skills
Effective problem-solving ability
Customer Service skills.
Reasoning and calculating
Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations
Embrace continuous learning mentality
Work independently or in a team environment.
