Maintenance Manager

Kildare

Highly competitive salary

Our client, a leading food manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function at one of its production facilities in Kildare.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site maintenance team to support production and operational targets.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage maintenance budgets, contractors and engineering resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor maintenance KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and food safety standards.
• Support site projects, equipment upgrades and capital investment initiatives.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance documentation.
• Develop, coach and support the maintenance team.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance management role within food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Engineering qualification or recognised mechanical/electrical trade background.
• Previous experience managing maintenance or engineering teams.
• Experience delivering projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Strong IT and reporting capabilities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Senior leadership opportunity within an established food manufacturing business.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing operation.