​What you need to know

Our Offaly based client is seeking a Engineering/Maintenance Manager to join their team.

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager this will be a strategic position in ensuring plant efficiency, managing planned and reactive maintenance on-site additionally managing current and future continuous improvement projects.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Equipment & Performance Optimisation:

• Ensure all manufacturing equipment meets or exceeds established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting consistent and reliable production.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts and proactively identify opportunities to enhance plant performance and improve operational KPIs.

• Establish and manage performance standards across production, filling, packing, utilities, and intake processes.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:

• Drive a culture of reliability through strong Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PPM) strategies, minimizing reactive maintenance and unplanned downtime.

• Oversee the execution of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules to regulatory and operational standards.

Continuous Improvement & Systems Review:

• Lead regular reviews of maintenance systems and implement continuous improvement projects using best practice engineering strategies to drive long-term sustainability and performance.

• Utilise data and analytics to inform decision-making and recommend targeted performance interventions.

Team Leadership & Capability Development:

• Manage and develop the Maintenance Technician group, ensuring skills training, coaching, and career development align with best industry practices.

• Create and implement a structured training strategy, identifying and addressing skill gaps to enhance technical

What are we looking for?

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Trade background Mechanical/Electrical

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge of equipment, including refrigeration, conveyers and packaging

• Previous experience of managing and leading maintenance teams,

• Exposure to Maintenance Management systems

Apply for this job now by sending in a Word version of your CV or get in touch with Eugene at eugene@matrixrecruitment.ie or alternatively by phone at 087 4075822. 

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