The RoleOur client, a leading international player in the food manufacturing sector, is seeking an accomplished engineering leader to join their Global Operations Leadership Team. This newly created role will have responsibility forGlobal Asset Care and Capital Expenditure (CapEx)projects across multiple international production sites.The position oversees global maintenance strategy, capital project execution, and the implementation of enabling technologies - all underpinned by best-in-class programme management. The successful candidate will lead a distributed team based in Dublin and across the client's manufacturing facilities worldwide.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and lead the Global Asset Care & CapEx function, developing a centre of excellence aligned with industry best practices and performance standards.Define and deliver the strategic roadmap for Asset Care & CapEx as a core element of the Global Operations strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation's commercial objectives and investment priorities.Develop and deploy the global maintenance strategy, ensuring effective implementation at local site level.Oversee all Capital Project delivery across the organisation, supported by strong PMO governance - e.g. factory builds/expansions, production line installations, decommissioning, and reconfiguration projects.Manage key relationships with vendors, OEMs, and other strategic partners supplying equipment and services for global capital projects.Drive the adoption of the right technology architecture across the manufacturing network to support a modern, digitally enabled operational environment.Contribute to the broader Global Operations Leadership Team, providing strategic input and operational expertise.Lead, mentor, and develop the Global Asset Care & CapEx team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Key Requirements15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within the Food or Dairy sector.Proven technical expertise and leadership capability in developing and delivering ambitious Asset Care & CapEx strategies.Strong programme management skills with a data-driven, results-focused approach.Demonstrated ability to influence across complex, matrixed organisations and build strong stakeholder relationships.Inclusive and inspiring people leader with a proven record of developing talent and building future leaders .Flexible and willing to travel regularly to international production sites (Ireland, UK, Spain, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the US).