Maintenance Manager

Overview

Our client is a leading multinational nutrition and food manufacturing business with a large-scale production facility based in Co. Cork. As part of a global group, the site places a strong emphasis on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing its people, making this a fantastic opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to step into a senior leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance professionals to build a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Take ownership of preventative, predictive, curative, and improvement maintenance activity across the site.
• Build and manage the annual maintenance and energy budget, controlling costs against agreed targets.
• Drive down energy consumption and the site's overall carbon footprint through efficient maintenance planning.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement, sourcing new suppliers and optimising stock levels.
• Track work orders and maintenance KPIs, using data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, applying structured problem-solving methods to eliminate recurring issues.
• Manage safety performance across both internal maintenance staff and external contractors.

Criteria

• A proven track record of at least 2 years leading or managing a maintenance or production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• A relevant third-level engineering qualification, or a recognised, standards-based apprenticeship.
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance management systems and CMMS platforms.
• Practical experience applying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex process data.

Reward

• Salary of €80,000 - €85,000.
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Generous pension contributions
• 21 days annual leave.
• Subsidised canteen on site.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Share scheme, income protection, life assurance, and sick pay scheme.
  

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global business with a genuine track record of promoting from within, offering long-term career progression for a maintenance leader looking to make their mark.

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