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Our client, a global leader in advanced Medical Device manufacturing, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at their high-volume production facility in Waterford. This is a permanent position operating on a 4-cycle shift pattern, offering a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of safe, reliable, and high-performing production systems.
As Maintenance Manager, you will lead a skilled team of technicians, oversee all preventative and reactive maintenance activities, and drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and output. This is a pivotal leadership role with significant influence on plant performance, safety, and technical excellence.

• Lead the day-to-day execution of maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting activities across automated production lines.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance strategies (CBM and planned maintenance).
• Drive improvements in maintenance effectiveness, with a focus on reducing downtime and increasing OEE.
• Lead daily meetings, prioritising resources to maximise equipment availability while maintaining safety and quality compliance.
• Supervise and develop maintenance technicians, creating training plans and setting performance goals.
• Monitor, report on, and implement improvements to address OEE detractors in collaboration with Engineering.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement in collaboration with Procurement and Logistics.
• Ensure that all work is completed in compliance with health and safety, environmental, and quality system requirements.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new maintenance team members.
• Contribute to CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) investigations related to safety and quality.
• Support Engineering in the development and execution of predictive maintenance tools and systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or maintenance management role.
• Strong technical background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance within regulated industries (e.g. medical device or pharmaceutical) is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with both preventative and reactive maintenance strategies.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and right-first-time execution.
• Experience working within GMP or FDA-regulated environments is a distinct advantage.

• Join a global leader with a high-performance engineering and manufacturing culture.
• Lead a critical function in a modern, automated production environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and shift-based benefits package.
• Opportunities for long-term development and progression into senior leadership.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.