Senior Maintenance 7 Facilities Engineering Manager

3 weeks ago

Waterford, Ireland Hero Recruitment Full time

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Facilities & Maintenance Engineering to lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence at a dynamic manufacturing site. This is a senior leadership role with direct impact on plant performance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in shaping maintenance strategy, optimising asset performance, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

- Lead and develop the Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities teams, driving engagement, performance, and technical capability.

- Implement strategies to maximise equipment uptime, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and improve quality.

- Oversee preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

- Lead capital projects, upgrades, and new installations from design through validation and handover.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, applying lean principles, best practices, and new technologies.

- Collaborate across functions to prioritise initiatives, communicate plans, and ensure operational goals are achieved.

About You

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering required; Master’s preferred.

Experience

- 10+ years in maintenance or engineering within manufacturing (pharmaceutical, medical device, or rubber industries preferred)

- 5+ years in a senior management role

Skills & Competencies

- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

- Deep knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

- Hands‑on expertise with cGMP, validation, and regulatory compliance

- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- Strategic mindset with operational and project delivery experience

Why This Role

This is a chance to take ownership of a critical function, influence site strategy, and lead a talented team in a role that combines technical excellence with leadership impact. You’ll play a key part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Contact

For further information on this Senior Manager Maintenance & Facilities Engineering role in Waterford please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie.

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