Engineering Maintenance Manager
Location: Co. Wexford
Sector: FMCG / Food Manufacturing
Contact: Conor O’Hagan
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Co. Wexford for an experienced Engineering Maintenance Manager to join a modern, highly invested production facility.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this is a key leadership role with responsibility for the full site maintenance and engineering function, driving operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Top 3 Things About This Role
- Leadership Impact: Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary maintenance and electrical team in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
- Modern Facility: Work within a well-invested site with strong focus on TPM, OEE, automation, and best-in-class engineering standards.
- Strategic Influence: Be a core member of the Site Management Team, contributing to long-term strategy, CapEx planning, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Maintenance & Electrical Teams to maximise plant availability and OEE through robust preventative maintenance systems.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Hygiene, Food Safety, GMP, BRC, and customer audit requirements.
- Drive TPM, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and maintenance functions.
- Manage maintenance budgets (OPEX & CapEx), including energy, contractors, and project spend.
- Develop team capability through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Oversee contractor management, installations, and capital projects to agreed standards.
- Play a key role in energy management, sustainability, and CSR initiatives.
- Act as a senior stakeholder with customers, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Performance Measures
- Delivery of site OEE and plant availability targets
- Adherence to operational and capital budgets
- Preventative maintenance completion and effectiveness
- Health & Safety performance and LTA reduction
- Continuous improvement and regulatory compliance targets
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline
- Strong experience in FMCG manufacturing (food desirable but not essential)
- Proven people leadership experience with a track record of developing teams
- Excellent knowledge of manufacturing operations, maintenance systems, and engineering best practice
- Experience managing operational and capital budgets
Benefits
- Strong Competitive Salary
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- On-site parking
- Opportunity to join a stable, established team within a high-performing operation
For further information, a detailed specification, and to apply for this Engineering Manager position or other engineering opportunities, please contact Conor O’Hagan or visit our Website.
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