Engineering Maintenance Manager

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.

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• 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.
  

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• 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
  

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• 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
  

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• 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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