Job Description
The Cregg Group seeks a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to join our Waterford-based manufacturing facility. We are looking for an experienced professional with a background in manufacturing equipment maintenance and people management.
Role Summary
The successful candidate will support the site business by managing an efficient and effective engineering function. This involves implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to planned and preventative maintenance, reaction time to breakdowns, cost control, and more.
Responsibilities
* Cascade and deliver key business objectives and performance targets for the Maintenance Department.
* Monitor and control maintenance costs in line with budgetary requirements.
* Provide leadership to the site engineering team, coaching engineers during breakdowns and overseeing critical repairs.
* Manage and direct day-to-day operations of the Maintenance team, including determining needed repairs and improvements, establishing project priorities, and assigning work tasks.
* Plan scheduled work and respond to unforeseen work activity, ensuring the competence of the engineering team.
* Best utilize internal and external resources to deal with on-site situations, depending on capability, specialism, and skill set.
* Manage and advise on third-party site contracts, communicating with the Site Operations Manager and Group Engineering Manager on costs, SLAs, and contractor satisfaction.
* Develop proactive maintenance strategies to improve overall reliability of the plant, personnel, and production processes.
* Promote initiatives supporting employee motivation, training, development, and deployment within maintenance.
Requirements
This role requires:
* Experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance and people management.
* Strong industrial electricians and fitters encouraged to apply.
Location
Grannagh, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Contract Type
Permanent