​What you need to know

Matrix Recruitment are seeking to recruit a Head Of Maintenance for our client, based in the Cork area.

This is a permanent position.

You will have an in-depth knowledge and experience in a heavy industry with a proven track record in good manufacturing practice and lean principles. You will be responsible for all maintenance mechanical and electrical work, automation, site projects and maintenance systems on site.

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Key duties & responsibilities:

• Lead the Maintenance management team.

• Experience of asset Management, reliability, maintenance strategy, organisation and systems including planning, CMMS, preventive and condition-based maintenance.

• Delivery of KPIs: downtime, uptime, PM schedules and workflow.

• PEMAC / CMMS utilisation from a scheduling, stores and purchasing perspective.

• Development of the Maintenance Team's capability and skills, leading performance review, training and individual on the job coaching/mentoring and support to best industry standards.

• Responsible for cost management in the maintenance and engineering functions.

• Developing Maintenance Lean Systems using tools and techniques to meet continuous improvement targets.

• Working with external Contractors and installations companies to complete in-house maintenance and project work.

• Key member of the Site Management Team involved in the strategic and day to day responsibilities.

What are we looking for?

• Qualification in Engineering – mechanical & electrical background, or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Minimum 10 years’ maintenance/engineering management experience; sawmilling or heavy industry experience is an advantage.

• Knowledge of maintenance strategies e.g. RCM, TPM, Asset Management desirable.

• Hands on leadership and people management skill.

• Strong communication skills.

 Apply for this job now by emailing your WORD formatted CV to Patricia.

Full detailed job spec available on request.

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