Maintenance Manager
2026-08-05T20:49:16+00:00
Knauf
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FULL_TIME
Mkuranga
Mkuranga
00000
Tanzania
Construction
Management, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse
2026-08-18T17:00:00+00:00
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Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Maintenance Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 10 -year heritage in (E.G., GYPSUM) manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Mkuranga Plant as Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities or duties
The Maintenance Manager will ensure that all production equipment, machinery and facilities are maintained safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. The role supports smooth plant operations by reducing downtime and improving equipment performance. It includes leading maintenance teams, planning preventive and corrective maintenance, managing budgets, and driving operational reliability.
What you’ll be doing:
- Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive maintenance program (both preventive and corrective) for all plant machinery, production lines, utilities, and infrastructure.
- Establish a maintenance schedule that minimizes disruption to production and ensures all equipment is functioning at peak efficiency.
- Lead and manage the maintenance team, including technicians, engineers, and support staff.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of critical machinery used in production, such as crushers, mills, kilns, conveyors, mixers, and packaging equipment.
- Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities to avoid unplanned downtime and optimize production capacity.
- Ensure the proper functioning of the plant’s electrical systems, compressed air systems, and hydraulic equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance and efficiency, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce energy consumption and increase reliability.
- Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts, tools, and materials required for maintenance activities.
- Comply with company safety guidelines and procedures.
- Conduct regular inspections of plant equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Investigate breakdowns, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain maintenance records, reports and documentation.
Qualifications or requirements
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have experience and qualification in the following areas is an added advantage:
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanics and electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency in computer software programs or other maintenance management systems
- Knowledge about all aspects of physics and engineering.
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and asset management
- Experience with plant equipment, facilities systems and contractor management
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations
- Technical troubleshooting
- Leadership and team management skills
Any other provided details
We’ll provide:
- A competitive salary
- Medical Insurance cover and Life Insurance
- A year end-performance benefit.
* Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive maintenance program (both preventive and corrective) for all plant machinery, production lines, utilities, and infrastructure. * Establish a maintenance schedule that minimizes disruption to production and ensures all equipment is functioning at peak efficiency. * Lead and manage the maintenance team, including technicians, engineers, and support staff. * Oversee the maintenance and repair of critical machinery used in production, such as crushers, mills, kilns, conveyors, mixers, and packaging equipment. * Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities to avoid unplanned downtime and optimize production capacity. * Ensure the proper functioning of the plant’s electrical systems, compressed air systems, and hydraulic equipment. * Monitor equipment performance and efficiency, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce energy consumption and increase reliability. * Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts, tools, and materials required for maintenance activities. * Comply with company safety guidelines and procedures. * Conduct regular inspections of plant equipment. * Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities. * Investigate breakdowns, identify root causes and implement corrective actions. * Maintain maintenance records, reports and documentation.
* Strong technical knowledge of mechanics and electromechanical systems. * Proficiency in computer software programs or other maintenance management systems * Knowledge about all aspects of physics and engineering. * Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and asset management * Experience with plant equipment, facilities systems and contractor management * Good understanding of health and safety regulations * Technical troubleshooting * Leadership and team management skills
* Strong technical knowledge of mechanics and electromechanical systems. * Proficiency in computer software programs or other maintenance management systems * Knowledge about all aspects of physics and engineering. * Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and asset management * Experience with plant equipment, facilities systems and contractor management * Good understanding of health and safety regulations * Technical troubleshooting * Leadership and team management skills
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Vacancy title:
Maintenance Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Management, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse]
Jobs at:
Knauf
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026
Duty Station:
Mkuranga | Mkuranga
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Maintenance Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 10 -year heritage in (E.G., GYPSUM) manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Mkuranga Plant as Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities or duties
The Maintenance Manager will ensure that all production equipment, machinery and facilities are maintained safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. The role supports smooth plant operations by reducing downtime and improving equipment performance. It includes leading maintenance teams, planning preventive and corrective maintenance, managing budgets, and driving operational reliability.
What you’ll be doing:
- Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive maintenance program (both preventive and corrective) for all plant machinery, production lines, utilities, and infrastructure.
- Establish a maintenance schedule that minimizes disruption to production and ensures all equipment is functioning at peak efficiency.
- Lead and manage the maintenance team, including technicians, engineers, and support staff.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of critical machinery used in production, such as crushers, mills, kilns, conveyors, mixers, and packaging equipment.
- Ensure timely repairs and maintenance activities to avoid unplanned downtime and optimize production capacity.
- Ensure the proper functioning of the plant’s electrical systems, compressed air systems, and hydraulic equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance and efficiency, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce energy consumption and increase reliability.
- Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts, tools, and materials required for maintenance activities.
- Comply with company safety guidelines and procedures.
- Conduct regular inspections of plant equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Investigate breakdowns, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain maintenance records, reports and documentation.
Qualifications or requirements
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have experience and qualification in the following areas is an added advantage:
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanics and electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency in computer software programs or other maintenance management systems
- Knowledge about all aspects of physics and engineering.
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and asset management
- Experience with plant equipment, facilities systems and contractor management
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations
- Technical troubleshooting
- Leadership and team management skills
Any other provided details
We’ll provide:
- A competitive salary
- Medical Insurance cover and Life Insurance
- A year end-performance benefit.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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