Matrix Recruitmentis seeking candidates for aMaintenance & Reliability Managerbased inCounty Waterford. Permanent role / Fully Onsite/ Full Benefits You will lead the site's equipment reliability and asset management programs. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for driving performance in equipment uptime, compliance, and preventive maintenance. Your new role Key Responsibilities: Lead the maintenance and reliability function across all production equipment and systems at the site. Develop and execute a site-wide Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategy based on TPM, PM, and industry best practices. Own and manage the maintenance budget, including cost-effective control of MRO inventory and vendor services. Guide a team of engineers and technicians through planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and asset lifecycle management to maximize equipment uptime. Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to align maintenance priorities with site objectives. Act as technical sponsor for capital projects related to equipment upgrades and replacements. Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, EHS). Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, MTBF, and maintenance effectiveness. What You Need: Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field). Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience, with at least 7 years in supervisory or managerial roles. Proven people leadership within regulated manufacturing environments, preferably pharmaceutical, OTC, or FMCG. Strong knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP preferred), spare parts management, and maintenance planning tools. Solid understanding of root cause analysis, reliability engineering, and lean manufacturing methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. If you are interested in this role, pleasesend your CV in Word format to Patricia. Full detailed job spec available on request. By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position. We Value Your Trust. Skills: Maintenance & Reliability Engineering Expertise Leadership & Team Management Operational & Budgetary Oversight Benefits: Pension Healthcare