Job Title
Maintenance Manager Fmcg - Key Challenges and Responsibilities
Your new role will see you leading the on-site maintenance function, driving engineering excellence across performance, reliability, and cost control. Key duties include:
* Managing a large engineering team and external contractors to deliver KPIs related to planned maintenance, reactive repairs, continuous improvement, and capital projects.
* Providing strong leadership and operational direction for the maintenance function across a large-scale production site.
* Cascading and delivering performance targets and key objectives defined at both site and group level.
* Oversighting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to minimize downtime and improve equipment longevity.
* Reacting swiftly and effectively to unplanned breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
Requirements
* A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior engineering or maintenance management role within a manufacturing environment (ideally food or FMCG).
* A time-served or third-level qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline).
* Demonstrated experience managing large engineering teams and external contractors.
* A track record of delivering large-scale technical projects in complex industrial settings.
* Strong knowledge of planned maintenance systems, engineering best practices, and reliability strategies.
* Proficient in performance analysis, KPI management, and cost control.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Applicants must have a proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple workstreams. Strong IT literacy is also essential, including maintenance management systems, MS Office, and reporting tools.