Maintenance Supervisor

A Senior Maintenance Supervisor is required by CareerWise Recruitment to join our Cork based MN manufacturing client.

ROLE:

* Responsible for the leadership and management of the Maintenance team, ensuring operational objectives are met through the delivery of a robust and efficient maintenance program.

* Accountable for ensuring Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities are completed on schedule and to a high standard.

* Oversee timely execution of Corrective Maintenance (CM), minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing overall equipment effectiveness.

* Monitor, report, and act on key performance metrics, including Equipment Uptime, Mean Time To Failure (MTTF), and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).

* Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance function, using lean tools and root cause analysis to improve processes and performance.

* Foster a culture of development through structured upskilling, technical training, and mentoring of technicians and engineers.

* Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and conduct performance reviews to support growth and engagement of team members.

* Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to ensure maintenance requirements are integrated into business planning and execution.

Requirements:

* Level 8 Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

* Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with ideally 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

* Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment highly advantageous.

* Proven technical background in maintenance of production equipment, ideally within medical device, pharmaceutical, or high-tech manufacturing sectors.

* Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse technical teams.