Maintenance Manager
Co. Kildare | Food Manufacturing
I am currently partnering with a well established food manufacturing organisation in Co. Kildare who are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead site maintenance operations and drive plant performance.
This is a senior, hands on leadership role with responsibility for electrical and mechanical maintenance, team development, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.
The Role
Reporting to the Factory Manager, the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for:
* Leading and developing a high performing, multi skilled maintenance team
* Driving plant efficiencies with a strong focus on preventative and problem maintenance
* Designing and implementing maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods
* Managing and optimising the CMMS system (Flex)
* Collaborating closely with Production to support site schedules and reduce downtime
* Diagnosing breakdowns and implementing preventative maintenance programmes
* Overseeing electrical and mechanical services across the site
* Managing maintenance budgets, KPIs, and overall equipment effectiveness
* Installing and commissioning new plant equipment and services
* Managing contractors, service contracts, and critical suppliers
* Ensuring statutory maintenance, calibration, fire safety, and Legionella controls are completed
* Maintaining safety, quality, hygiene, and environmental standards and presenting to auditors as required
The Ideal Background
Essential:
* Minimum 5 years' experience leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment
* Electrical qualification with industrial experience
* Strong project management experience
* Proven people management and team development skills
* Ability to apply engineering principles in practical, operational settings
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, can do mindset
* Experience driving continuous improvement and lean initiatives
Desirable:
* Controls, PLC, automation, or software experience
Why Consider This Role?
* Key leadership role within a stable food manufacturing business
* Opportunity to influence site strategy, efficiency, and performance
* High level of autonomy and responsibility
* Strong focus on continuous improvement and engineering excellence
The Next Step for you:
Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on
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