**Job Title:** Maintenance Manager
Our client is a fast-growing player in Ireland's food manufacturing sector, producing premium chilled products for retail and service channels. With ongoing expansion and a commitment to operational excellence, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced maintenance manager with a strong background in maintenance management within high-volume production environments. They will possess excellent leadership skills, technical knowledge of processing equipment, machinery, and utilities, as well as the ability to troubleshoot breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement lasting solutions.
Key responsibilities include leading and developing the maintenance team to deliver high performance and a strong safety culture, developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules, managing repairs, inspections, and upgrades, and maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and spare parts inventory.
This role also requires collaboration with production and quality teams to ensure operational efficiency and identifying and delivering process improvements across the department.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a maintenance management role within food manufacturing or a similar high-volume production environment
* Strong technical knowledge of processing equipment, machinery, and utilities
* Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field preferred (though relevant experience will be considered)
* Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Benefits:
* Bonus + Benefits