Maintenance & Engineering Manager (FMCG)
Join a leading meat processor in Ireland, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation within the Irish food industry.
About the Role
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the site's equipment, plant, and facilities operate efficiently to maximise production output. You will oversee both reactive and preventative maintenance, managing internal teams, contractors, and third-party maintenance providers.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning and overseeing all repair and installation activities.
* Ensuring compliance with maintenance processes, procedures, and schedules.
* Driving plant availability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through best practices.
* D delivering on agreed KPIs to optimise uptime and productivity.
Requirements
We are seeking a qualified professional with:
* A relevant degree or qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
* Strong mechanical & electrical expertise - hands-on experience with equipment such as refrigeration systems, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
* Leadership experience - a proven track record of managing and leading maintenance teams, ideally within food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
* Preventive Maintenance experience - experience implementing and managing preventative maintenance systems.
* Problem-solving skills - ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive package and a day shift schedule, Monday to Friday, ensuring work-life balance. This is a key leadership role driving operational excellence in a leading FMCG facility.