Job Title: Engineering Manager - County Limerick
We are seeking a senior-level Engineering Manager to join our team in County Limerick, Republic of Ireland.
About the Role:
This is a key appointment that will report directly to the Plant Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Engineering Department to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide strong leadership in improving safety awareness and employing best practice throughout the plant in line with company rules and relevant legislation.
* Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, professionals, and tradesmen in delivering required plant performance.
* Lead continuous improvement work streams in safety, environmental, and operational excellence.
* Oversee all maintenance work on site, ensuring short and long-term quality of assets.
* Maintain a highly motivated team in achieving a preventative/predictive orientated maintenance system.
* Manage various maintenance related projects and plan & execute annual shutdowns.
* Prepare annual maintenance budgets, review cost incurred in relation to budgets, forecasts and act where necessary.
* Actively participate in recruitment, identifying & development of talent within the department.
* Participate in resolution of any industrial relations disputes using established procedures.
* Effectively manage an efficient Stores Department.
* Manage the Plant Control System and local IT Systems.
Requirements:
* At least 7 years' experience ideally in a similar role/working environment.
* A qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
* Proven technical skills and strong commercial acumen.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Strong Project Management skillset.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Strategic thinker with vision and drive.
* A work history of contributing and adding value to overall performance.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong influencing skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team.