We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role focused on driving plant efficiency, reliability and continuous improvement.
The Role: Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will lead a multifunctional maintenance team, ensuring all plant, equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards. You will be responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies, minimising downtime and supporting production through effective engineering solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, team management capability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement maintenance strategies, procedures and preventative maintenance programmes (PPM)
Drive plant efficiency and reduce downtime through effective problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage and optimise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Lead, develop and performance-manage the maintenance team
Collaborate with production to ensure delivery of site schedules and resolve recurring issues
Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment and plant machinery
Manage maintenance budgets, costs and resource planning
Manage spare parts inventory, purchasing and supplier relationships
Oversee contractor management, ensuring compliance with safety and procedural requirements
Ensure all statutory maintenance, calibration and compliance activities are completed
Track and report on KPIs including downtime, maintenance performance and OEE
Maintain high standards across safety, environmental, quality and hygiene compliance
Experience & Skills:
5+ years’ experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role
Electrical qualification with strong industrial experience (mechanical knowledge is advantageous)
Proven track record in delivering preventative maintenance programmes (PPM)
Strong team leadership and people management experience
Experience managing budgets, KPIs and maintenance performance
Contractor management and supplier coordination experience
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering principles in practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with PLCs, controls systems and automated equipment is desirable
Exposure to Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools is desirable
Project management experience is desirable
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nicole Sinnott or email your cv to Nicole to nicole.sinnott@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles
