Barden are partnering with a leading Irish Food & Beverage manufacturing business in Kilkenny as they seek a Maintenance Manager. This is a key leadership role within a high-performing dairy processing facility. The Maintenance Manager will act as a critical link between the maintenance and production teams, ensuring the effective delivery of the Preventative Maintenance (PM) plan. The role demands strong technical acumen, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and proven experience in leading and coaching teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in daily handovers and weekly maintenance meetings (3M).
* Attend Level 2 and Level 3 3M meetings for designated production areas.
* Manage daily reactive and preventive maintenance activities aligned with production schedules.
* Deliver on departmental and site-wide KPIs.
* Support site audit programs, including quality, compliance, and customer requirements.
* Lead investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) activities.
* Champion Health & Safety initiatives:
* Conduct area audits, behavioral safety walks, and promote “Good Saves.”
* Ensure safety systems and controls are in place (e.g., LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space permits).
* Oversee contractor management and induction processes.
* Ensure compliance with maintenance procedures and schedules.
* Act as the Maintenance Lead on site projects:
* Oversee criticality analysis, new parts setup, PM schedules, and provide input during design phases.
* Promote and implement best practices in maintenance systems (e.g., CBM, vibration monitoring, thermal imaging, oil analysis).
* Support maintenance systems related to stores, parts management, stock setup, PM and BOM setup.
* Collaborate with operations teams to provide technical support on plant issues.
* Provide weekend maintenance cover one weekend in every four.
Candidate Requirements
* Third-level qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
* Strong organizational and planning skills.
* Proven experience in people management and team coaching.
* In-depth understanding of maintenance activities and GMP standards.
* Proficiency in RCA tools and lean manufacturing methodologies.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems (e.g., SAP MM and PM).
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