Engineering Supervisor (FMCG Manufacturing) Location: North Tipperary Salary: €60-€65k DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Hours TBA About the Role Optimize Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturing client in North Tipperary.
This is a key leadership role within the Engineering team, responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining high engineering standards, and supporting production performance across the site.
The successful candidate can come from either an Electrical or Mechanical background and will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, supporting maintenance strategies, and leading a high-performing engineering team.
Candidate Profile Qualification or background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Strong commitment to Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards Proven leadership ability with experience managing and developing teams Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency Confident decision-maker with sound judgement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Committed to continuous personal and professional development Key Responsibilities General & Technical Management Support the engineering function in line with site strategy and departmental targets Liaise with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth production flow and attend daily review meetings Assist in preventative maintenance programmes and long-term engineering projects Build strong cross-functional relationships between Engineering and other departments Supervise equipment installations and upgrades Modify and improve processes to enhance productivity Analyse equipment failures and OEE trends, implementing continuous improvement initiatives Promote and support the use of CMMS for maintenance planning and reporting Contribute to the development and tracking of KPIs Support resolution of technical issues using best engineering practices Maintain high standards of workmanship and housekeeping, incorporating 5 S principles Drive a proactive engineering culture through best practice sharing Manage workload planning and labour utilisation via CMMS Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and production impact Ensure cost-effective use of resources across the site Participate in weekend site management, including contractor coordination and site services People Management Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance team Set departmental KPIs and monitor performance against targets Report on progress and identify improvement actions Promote high standards and accountability across the team Support delivery of people and development strategies within the department Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective resource planning Motivate and guide the team to achieve operational goals Monitor task completion and maintain accurate records Maintain and update training matrices, performance reviews, and risk assessments Communicate business and departmental objectives clearly to the team This position is integral to ensuring that both business and customer expectations are met.
You will support the day-to-day management of the engineering function, working closely with operations and site leadership to achieve production targets, optimise plant performance, and drive engineering excellence.