Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a leading medical device manufacturing facility in Ireland. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager or Operations Director, this role will take full ownership of maintenance operations across the site - leading a team of maintenance technicians, driving equipment reliability, and ensuring uninterrupted production in a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will be a hands on maintenance leader with a proven track record in managing day to day maintenance operations, developing robust preventive and predictive maintenance programmes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive maintenance strategy for equipment, machinery, and facilities to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to optimise asset reliability and performance.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks based on skills and experience and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with EHS regulations, company policies, OSHA standards, and relevant medical device industry legislation.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and supplier/vendor relationships to ensure parts availability and minimise downtime.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, tracking costs and identifying opportunities for reduction without compromising quality or safety.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and failure analysis to improve equipment performance and maintenance processes.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, repairs, inspections, and downtime for compliance audits.
• Identify and manage risks associated with maintenance operations.
• Provide regular reports on equipment performance, maintenance activities, and project progress to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance management role within an industrial or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team of maintenance technicians.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Experience with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, or similar).
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory requirements within a medical device or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong problem solving, analytical thinking, and decision making capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• Certification in maintenance management (e.g., CMRP, CRL) is a plus.

For further information on this role, please contact Gavin Moran.