Job Summary
A leading meat processor and supplier to supermarkets, foodservice, and restaurants is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee an efficient engineering function at their Waterford Production site. As the ideal candidate for this role, you will be responsible for implementing KPIs for planned and preventative maintenance, managing maintenance costs, and directing daily operations.
Responsibilities:
* Implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for planned and preventative maintenance
* Manage maintenance costs and ensure they are within budget
* Lead and coach the engineering team during breakdowns and repairs
* Direct daily operations, prioritize projects, and assign tasks
* Plan scheduled work and respond to unforeseen activities
* Utilize internal and external resources effectively
* Manage third-party contracts and communicate costs and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
* Develop proactive maintenance strategies to improve reliability
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* 4+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in food manufacturing
* Time-served or third-level qualification in mechanical or electrical discipline
* Experience managing large engineering teams
* Proven track record in project management
* Strong people management skills
* Highly motivated and proactive
* IT literate
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* Laptop
* Mobile phone
* Paid holidays
* Parking
* Pension fund
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