Job Description
An exciting vacant position has arisen at East Africa Bottling Share Company – Ethiopia for the role of Maintenance Controller. East Africa Bottling Share Company (EABSC) works with the world’s most cherished trademark; invests in one of the most sophisticated production systems in the world; and employs people who are prepared to work with passion and focus. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
Key Purpose Statement
To ensure optimal plant reliability, asset care, and operational efficiency through effective maintenance planning, execution, and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.
Develop, implement, and support the asset care plan for the plant
Build technical competencies within engineering and operations teams
Drive predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs
Ensure adherence to engineering change management procedures
Monitor asset care compliance and support audit requirements
Control maintenance budgets including spares and asset care costs
Ensure execution of technical gap closure plans
Ensure high plant reliability and equipment uptime
Oversee execution and quality of all maintenance activities
Verify availability of required spares, tools, and resources
Lead problem-solving activities and root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with maintenance planning and execution schedules
Develop and manage maintenance cost plans and CAPEX budgets
Review plant performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Analyze failure modes and eliminate recurring equipment breakdowns
Support continuous improvement and plant optimization initiatives
Evaluate new equipment and recommend improvements
Lead and manage the maintenance team (MAS)
Set team goals, conduct performance reviews, and coach team members
Identify training needs and drive competency development and multi-skilling
Manage contractors and ensure service delivery meets standards
Ensure compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and legal requirements
Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, machine safeguarding, and high-risk work procedures
Conduct risk assessments (JSA/JHA/HIRA) and planned job observations
Ensure safe execution of confined space, hot work, and work-at-height activities
Maintain housekeeping standards and safe working environments
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
Develop and implement policies within area of responsibility
Ensure policy communication, adherence, and continuous improvement
Manage employee performance, discipline, and development
Conduct performance reviews and align team goals with business priorities
Ensure compliance with safety standards including PPE usage and hazardous work control
Manage maintenance waste and environmental compliance
Ensure all maintenance documentation, permits, and records are maintained accurately
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field
Experience
Minimum 3 years experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing environment
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of maintenance and asset management systems
Budgeting and cost control expertise
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of utilities, processing, and packaging systems
Experience with MES and MIS systems
Vendor and contractor management skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
High energy, resilience, and execution-driven mindset
Ability to prioritize and make agile decisions