Maintenance Leader - Finishing (Pinetown, ZA) at Tetrapak | JoBuzzer

Summary

Tetra Pak is seeking a Maintenance Leader - Finishing in Pinetown, ZA. This role is responsible for equipment efficiency and process performance, monitoring KPIs, and resolving production issues to ensure safety and quality. The leader will coordinate production lines, manage site safety, and actively participate in WCM (World Class Manufacturing) activities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, 3-5 years of maintenance experience, and hands-on knowledge of WCM applications, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Required Skills

MaintenanceElectrical EngineeringWCMMechanical EngineeringLeadership

Details

Experience Required: 3+ years
Posted: Jul 11, 2026

Description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified individual to join us as a Maintenance Leader - Finishing. The successful candidate will be someone who can apply Maintenance knowledge and tools to deliver the results within their own specialist area and work with the line managers to achieve overall process and factory KPIs.

What you will do

Be responsible for the equipment efficiency or process/production line.
Monitor the result of process key performance indicators (KPIs).
Take prompt action to solve process problems to ensure safety, product quality, machine efficiency, etc.
Coordinate among different working processes of the whole production line.
Working site management and be responsible for safety.
WCM Activities in the Factory, support pillar progress and participate in WCM pillar activity.

We believe you have

Bachelors' degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
03-05 years of experience in maintenance.
Prior hands-on experience with WCM applications and its knowledge base.
Knowledge of developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs along with maintenance procedures
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Good stakeholder management skills.

We Offer You

A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 16 July 2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Ayesha Iftikhar.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.