Maintenance Lead

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Pakistan Tobacco Company has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Lead in Jhelum, Pakistan

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Filter/Maker Machinery Defect Handling, CL/CIL/OPL development, Breakdown Elimination, and continuous improvement
• Component inspection regimes to sustain equipment in base condition
• Cell DDS action planning and execution in close liaison with equipment owners & senior Equipment Operators
• 90 DAP for maker/filter making technologies to achieve targets of OEE/MTBF/Wastages
• Brand changeovers, cold startups, and format changeovers
• Coordinate and complete machinery maintenance, including breakdown and preventive maintenance, to ensure continuous machine operation
• Prepare and monitor revenue budgets, ensuring targets are met
• Plan and implement quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with other departments
• Ensure execution of maintenance activities to achieve production and quality targets

What are we looking for?

• Experience in cigarette manufacturing technologies, specifically Protos 90ER, 100, KDF 02, ER, HCF, Uniflow & Filtromat
• Expertise in SAP-based preventive maintenance, including task lists, maintenance plans, and spare parts issuance
• Hands-on experience in preventive and breakdown maintenance
• Proven ability to mentor and develop others on the shop floor
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, unionized, and digitally focused environment
• Computer literacy and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance role
• Technical diploma or degree in mechanical engineering

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.