Job description:Maintenance ManagerBelviewAbout TirlánTirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.For more information visit Role Profile:Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager in the dairy processing facility in Belview, Kilkenny, they will be responsible for managing multiple shifts of Maintenance tech leads & technicians on shift and apprentices. Managing and supporting the workflow created by the Maintenance programme implementation lead (planner) to ensure all assets are maintained, PM's completed, Breakdowns attended, and department actions are supported, resolved and closed out.Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):Managing 15 x technicians on shift & 5 x apprentices, ensuring that their work is completed to a high standardEnsuring that the sites Manufacturing equipment performance meets or exceeds set KPI'sIdentification and execution of continuous improvement projectsIdentification and creation of projects for Capex investment, to include creating Project initiation requests (PIR's)Support E&M dept for all customer and regulatory departments and ensure audit readiness.Support the E&M dept to manage: -Department Budget, - EHS best practice & compliance, - Eng change management, and Action ClosureManaging External contractors where required and validating worksManaging the LOTO and permitting system when works are relating to the Maintenance teamImplementation and deployment of Current Best approach and driving this initiative within the teamSupporting complex breakdowns and leading RCA's where requiredProvide strategies to ensure all technicians training has been identified and support the ongoing skills enhancement of members of Maintenance teamsOptimization of MRO stores stock levels, collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure critical spare parts are identifies and in stock.Qualifications and ExperienceMechanical / Electrical craft qualification, Or Third level qualification in Engineering.Relevant experience in a similar role is also favourableExcellent organisational skillsEffective communication skillsGood Attention to detail essentialStrong analytical skillsKnowledge of SAP, MS Office an advantageAbout usThrough our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionWe believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experiences and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - Profile description:Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager in the dairy processing facility in Belview, Kilkenny, they will be responsible for managing multiple shifts of Maintenance tech leads & technicians on shift and apprentices. Managing and supporting the workflow created by the Maintenance programme implementation lead (planner) to ensure all assets are maintained, PM's completed, Breakdowns attended, and department actions are supported, resolved and closed out.