32 Maintenance Manager jobs in Ireland

Matrix Recruitmentis seeking candidates for aMaintenance Managerfor ourManufacturing clientbased inCounty Kildare. Commutable from Carlow, Laois & Kildare areas This role is key to ensuring smooth operations, equipment reliability, and driving maintenance excellence. Full Benefits Package on offer ! Key Responsibilities: Oversee reliable operation & maintenance of all company equipment. Develop & implement preventive maintenance strategies. Administer & improve the CMMS maintenance program. Manage resources, budgets & spare parts strategy. Lead and train maintenance staff, ensuring compliance with GMP & safety. Support projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Act as key contact for vendors & contractors. What You Need: Technical Qualification / Trade Qualified. Must have 5+ years management experience. Must have 10+ years in a manufacturing/production setting. Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs. Experience with BMS & SCADA systems. Mechanical & electrical process plant knowledge. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, ERP/CRM). Strong leadership, communication & problem-solving skills. If you are interested in this role, please send your CV in Word format to Patricia. Full detailed job spec available on request. By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position. We Value Your Trust. Skills: Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance CMMS / Maintenance Software People Management PLCs & Automation Systems Process & Safety Systems Benefits: Family Healthcare Pension

Maintenance Manager Portlaoise, Co. Laois Permanent role. 5-day week. Saturday work required. Hours 8am-5pm Salary €60-€65k Negotiable DOE Our client, a well-established manufacturing company as part of their ongoing expansion, they are now seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to join their team. This is a key role responsible for lead a skilled team to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. Drive preventive maintenance, champion continuous improvement, and ensure top-tier equipment reliabilityall while maintaining the highest safety standards. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure timely completion of all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Lead and coordinate all maintenance activities, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal operational performance. Drive, refine, and expand preventative maintenance programs across the facility. Maintain high standards of Health, Safety, and Hygiene, in line with company policies and regulatory requirements. Source parts, services, and manage third-party repair contracts as needed. Support ongoing continuous improvement and lean engineering initiatives. Prioritize maintenance tasks efficiently, allocating work and resources effectively. Conduct regular stock checks and keep inventory systems up to date. Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance records. Assist with engineering budgets, cost tracking, and analysis. Candidate Profile Minimum of 5 years experience in a Maintenance Management role, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge of plant and equipment. Proven experience in managing and executing preventative maintenance systems. An electrical background is highly advantageous but not essential. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities. Proficient in MS Office and general IT systems. Clear, effective communication skills. Full, clean driving license required.

Summary We are seeking a maintenance manager for our global production client in Cork city. You will be responsible for the effective running for our internal equipment and machinery to ensure company goals are met. Experience with process improvements and improvement of maintenance teams would be beneficial. Requirements *Experience in a production environment would be beneficial *Good working knowledge of ERP systems. *Management of external vendors. *Oversee multiple internal systems ensuring any upgrades or process improvements are implemented. *Goof coordination experience delegating plant activities for maintenance personnel. *Strong budget management and forecasting ability. *Leadership across teams internally. *Experience monitoring candidate performance and liaising with HR in relation to disciplinary issues *Experience in a production environment would be beneficial *Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial control. *Training of new staff in the maintenance area bringing them fully up to speed with new equipment. *Strong leadership with the ability to influence and deal with change. *Knowledge of health and safety requirements. Education *Apprenticeship or degree in relevant discipline. #LI-KO4 Skills: electrical management maintenance

Position: Maintenance Manager Location: Athy, Co Kildare Reporting to: Operations Manager Start Date: As soon as possible Hours / Work Pattern: Full Time. Noel Group are currently working with a prestigious client that has made its mark in the industry by processing the finest fruit juices, fruit concentrates, juice blends and spray dried powder versions of hundreds of unique fruit and flavor combinations for the food and beverage industry over 50 years. POSITION OVERVIEW Ultimately responsible for the reliable operation of all company equipment. Develop and implement maintenance strategies to minimize equipment downtime and disruptions. Respond to facility and equipment breakdowns, alarms, and system failures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance procedures. Responsible for managing all needed resources to allow effective maintenance of all production equipment and support equipment as needed. Emails, and schedules meetings with vendors as needed. Responsible for departmental spending. Responsible for strategic spare part management alongside with purchasing and contract management to meet the company standards and support all the operations in the company within the agreed budget. Overall responsibility for outage planning and delivery of same in a safe and timely manner; Maintaining relevant records accurately and in a timely manner in relation to the above To carry out checks, inspections and audits as directed Administers company Preventive Maintenance program using CMMS maintenance software. Periodically reviews of the PM program to ensure completeness. Responsible for reviewing the work order program to ensure that work orders are properly evaluated for prioritization, work order content is accurate, and that issuing work orders for necessary repairs are assigned to the proper personnel. Ensures all production areas and grounds are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Responsible for evaluating performance of Maintenance Department personnel. Assists EH&S personnel with the maintenance of accurate records relating to regulated equipment (refrigeration systems, pressure vessels, boiler emissions, backflow prevention, wastewater discharge, PITs, etc.). Lead and promote a culture of Health and safety and ensure compliance with safe systems of work for employees and contractors. All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises; Lead and Performance Manage your direct report(s). Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's objectives; To ensure that housekeeping is kept to a high standard around the site and that all activities comply with health and safety requirements. Must be available after work hours as emergencies arise. Assists Project Management staff in the coordination and execution of company projects. Enforce and improve departmental policies and procedures. . SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Minimum 5+ years' experience in a Management role. Minimum 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing/production setting. In depth Knowledge of Alan Bradley PLC's, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet & Profibus communications protocols. Familiar with BMS,SCADA process control systems for process and fault diagnosis Computer literacy - Microsoft Office, ERP/CRM and outlook desirable. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical process plant and associated maintenance activities. Skills: Maintenance Manager Electrical Manufacturing

YOUR NEW JOB/COMPANY: My client a global market leader in the beverage production sector is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Manager for their state of the art facility in Kildare that provides the manufacturing and distribution of my client's products throughout EMEA. Reporting to the Ops Manager and managing a team of nine this Maintenance Manager job is commutable from Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois. In the Maintenance Manager job some of the key elements of your new job will include: Ultimately responsible for the reliable operation of all company equipment. Develop and implement maintenance strategies to minimize equipment downtime and disruptions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance procedures. Responsible for managing all needed resources to allow effective maintenance of all production equipment and support equipment as needed. Responsible for departmental spending. Responsible for strategic spare part management alongside with purchasing and contract management to meet the company standards and support all the operations in the company within the agreed budget. Overall responsibility for outage planning and delivery of same in a safe and timely manner; Administers company Preventive Maintenance program using CMMS maintenance software. Responsible for reviewing the work order program to ensure that work orders are properly evaluated for prioritization, work order content is accurate, and that issuing work orders for necessary repairs are assigned to the proper personnel. Lead and Performance Manage your direct report(s). Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's objectives. Assists Project Management staff in the coordination and execution of company projects. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: You will hold a relevant qualification with at least 3 years + relevant maintenance mgt experience in a manufacturing/production environment. You will have a strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical process plant and associated maintenance activities and also be pretty computer literate. From a technical perspective you will have a strong knowledge of Alan Bradley PLC's, Ethernet, ControlNet, Device Net & Profibus communications protocols as well a being familiar with BMS,SCADA process control systems for process and fault diagnosis WHAT IN IT FOR YOU: The Maintenance Manager job pays a salary of 70k + doe plus full health insurance for you and your family, pension and discretionary bonus of up to 10% (depending on company performance) along with 23 days annual leave. You would be joining at a great time with the Kildare site having completed a huge upgrade with lots of capital investment going on along with a huge plant extension With the Kildare plant having been acquired by a large US multinational a few years ago you get the best of both worlds with the advantages of working in a medium sized plant which you'll be more than just a number but with the significant backing of a large parent company behind you. NEXT STEPS: Sound like your cup of tea Then don't delay and apply today! Skills: Kildare Maintenance Manager Manufacturing Benefits: Bonus Pension Health Insurance

Maintenance Manager - Food & Drinks Manufacturing Location: Co. Kildare Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Contact: Conor O'Hagan We are partnering with a growing international food manufacturing company to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their Co. Kildare plant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in its people, processes, and facilities. Top 3 Things to Know About This Role Leadership Impact - You'll oversee the maintenance function, driving performance, quality, and safety across the site. Technical Expertise - This role requires strong hands-on knowledge in multiple trades (e.g., welding, electrical, PLC programming). Growth Opportunity - The business is expanding, offering scope for progression and involvement in significant projects. The Role As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the maintenance department and ensuring all company-owned assets are properly maintained. You will: Lead, train, and develop the maintenance team to ensure knowledge and skills remain at industry standards. Administer the CMMS maintenance program - including adding equipment, creating & updating preventive maintenance tasks, and analysing performance data. Monitor the quality of maintenance across the site, conducting inspections to ensure work meets GMP and safety standards. Partner with project management teams to deliver site projects on time and within budget. Uphold a positive, professional culture by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders. Candidate Profile Experience: Minimum 5 years in a maintenance management role (manufacturing environment preferred). Technical skills: Strong knowledge across multiple trades, particularly electrical and PLC programming. Other skills: Excellent leadership, problem-solving, computer, and analytical abilities. Benefits Company pension Employee assistance programme Private medical insurance Sick pay On-site parking For further information, and to apply for this Engineering Manager position or other engineering opportunities, please contact Conor O'Hagan or visit our website. Expert, confidential recruitment advice Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten short listing criteria dependent upon the calibre of response. Skills: Engineering Management Manufacturing FMCG Maintenance Management Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering Benefits: Bonus + Benefits

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries , extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. This position is based in Waterford, on a 4 cycle shift pattern. Implement preventative maintenance programmes (CBM & Planned Maintenance). Monitor and drive improvements in the effectiveness of all maintenance activities. Develop training plans and set goals for technicians. Lead daily Tier 1.5 meeting and prioritise resources to maximise lens output while maintaining quality and safety compliance. Own, monitor, report on and implement improvements to increase equipment OEE. Provide details of OEE detractors and collaborate with Engineering on improvement plans. Participate in the recruitment of staff as required. Work with Procurement and Logistics groups on the control of equipment spares. Work with Engineering to develop a predictive maintenance system. Complete Quality and Safety CAPA activities. Ensure all work is executed in line with health and safety and quality system requirements. Oversee the planning and execution of day-to-day maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting. Requirements Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other relevant technical equivalent. Experience: 5+ years of experience in engineering / maintenance roles in high-volume industries with significant automation. 3+ years supervisory experience. Extensive hands-on experience of preventive / reactive maintenance and technician supervision / interaction. Knowledge of medical device and/or pharmaceutical production preferred (cGMP / FDA regulated environment). Self-directed with excellent communication skills. Demonstrates effective communication of technical issues and their corrective and preventive actions. Sets the standard of a right first time approach to maintenance and repair activities

Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing Location: Co. Monaghan Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer Contact: Conor O'Hagan Top 3 Things to Know About This Role: Leadership Impact - You'll be leading and developing a skilled maintenance team, driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Operational Influence - Your decisions will directly shape production uptime, quality, and compliance in a high-paced manufacturing environment. Career Growth - Join a rapidly expanding food manufacturer with investment in people, processes, and innovation. About the Company Our client is a fast-growing player in Ireland's food manufacturing sector, producing premium chilled products for retail and service channels. With ongoing expansion and a commitment to operational excellence, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. The Role We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee all aspects of maintenance operations at the Monaghan plant. You'll manage a team of technicians, ensure the smooth running of equipment, and implement preventative maintenance programs - all while maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team to deliver high performance and a strong safety culture. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment. Manage repairs, inspections, and upgrades to minimise downtime and maintain product quality. Troubleshoot breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement lasting solutions. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and spare parts inventory. Manage maintenance budgets, control costs, and oversee external contractors. Collaborate closely with production and quality teams to ensure operational efficiency. Identify and deliver process improvements across the department. About You: Proven experience in a maintenance management role, ideally within food manufacturing or a similar high-volume production environment. Strong technical knowledge of processing equipment, machinery, and utilities. Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, though relevant experience will be considered. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Skills: maintenance Manager Maintenance supervisor Engineering Manager CAPEX People management Benefits: Bonus + Benefits

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**Primary Function / Goals / Objectives**
Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.
Report any current or potential hazards to your immediate supervisor/dept. manager immediately.
The correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) must be worn at all times. Safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves were appropriate.
He/she is responsible for consulting any SOP's for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure they fully understand and adhere to the SOP.
An Engineering professional who applies scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to maintenance excellence and reliability.
This position is involved in the overall lifecycle of capital assets (designing, delivering, operating, maintaining, and decommissioning) in the most productive and cost-effective manner.
Manage the preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage maintenance line support, manage/support the department and plant maintenance budgets, coordinate plant shutdown assignments, provide capital project input and support as well as overseeing the maintenance resources necessary to assure the production plan is met and/or exceeded while maintaining a zero-incident quality/safety mindset, teamwork attitude and excellent customer service. Process Maintenance manager will oversee all maintenance operations, from routine inspections to emergency repairs, ensuring that every piece of machinery is in top working condition. They prevent costly downtime and ensure product quality through proper equipment maintenance.
Senior Leaders in the business look to you to ensure that the engineering function runs smoothly on time, within budget, adhering to quality and safety standards, in full regulatory compliance. Effective maintenance requires collaboration across teams and departments. Promoting a culture of safety and efficiency within the team, You will drive safety, quality, compliance, productivity and cost improvements that will add value to the site.
Effective People management is an essential part of this role. Lead your team and behave in a manner that supports and demonstrates Company values. Empower your people to continuously challenge the "status quo" and demonstrate a "Will to Win" in a drive for continuous improvement. Work collaboratively and support other function heads in processing to achieve overall company goals & objectives. A proactive communicator (2-way) across all functions & levels within the business.
**Major Responsibilities:**
+ Holds themselves and others accountable to delivering results on time and right first time.
+ Identify and develop team members for future progression.
+ Drive a culture of compliance to all safety and quality regulations.
+ Drive Lean /Continuous Improvement /Optimisation initiatives - using lean tools including A3 problem solving.
+ Setting and ensuring timely completion of engineering schedules.
+ Achieve agreed engineering measures, minimising downtime and targets.
+ Ensure process equipment are always fit for purpose.
+ Develops plans to account for equipment obsolescence and strategic asset changeout.
+ Forward planning with Production to ensure the timely completion of preventative maintenance schedules.
+ Ensure spare parts are ordered and available when needed. Achieving engineering operational excellence objectives.
+ Ensure committed savings are achieved in a timely manner and any obstacles in doing so escalated.
+ Provide engineering & technical leadership to the manufacturing operations.
+ Independently gathers maintenance and manufacturing performance data (Maximo, OEE, etc.) and performs preliminary analysis. Reports abnormal operational, quality & EHS findings. Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans to drive cost containment and cost reduction efforts.
+ Anticipates future directions. Benchmarks internally and externally. Assists with deployment of predictive and reliability centred maintenance strategies.
+ Provide a centralized, strategic look across equipment performance (downtime), material/component failure analysis, and changeovers.
+ Predicts patterns/trends. Grasps complexities and sees relationships among data; determines consequences and alternatives; makes recommendations; analyses problems from multiple perspectives.
+ Improves maintenance processes. Recognizes and implements process improvements and cost reductions; creatively applies others' ideas.
+ Build and maintain relationships with others at all levels to develop mutually beneficial outcomes while using diplomacy, tact, and interpersonal skills to support others in reaching consensus.
+ **Additional Responsibilities may include:**
+ Act as a designee for Process Engineering Manager
+ Develops procedures and standards.
+ Directs the efforts of others such as technicians and outside resources.
+ Provides training.
+ Supervising the resources for Preventive/Predictive Maintenance.
**Supervisory/Management Responsibilities**
+ This role reports into the Process Engineering Manager
+ Maintenance supervisors report into this position with indirect responsibility over maintenance craft/technicians.
**Education Required:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.
**Knowledge**
+ Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Engineering.
+ Preference is given to an Engineer with an electrical background with a working knowledge of industrial systems.
+ Knowledge of an Automated Manufacturing Environment with a good solid understanding of food processing equipment is essential
+ The ability to organize, motivate and understand people (Contractors, Equipment Suppliers and team members)
+ Minimum 3 years managing a Team.
+ Prior experience in a Dairy/Food Process Engineering role is preferential, or indepth experience with Evaporators and Spray Dryers
+ Ability to multi-task and to work in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on production and the plant performance.
+ Organised and resourceful with excellent attention to detail and ability to get the job done
+ Proven ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
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