Assistant Engineering Manager: Lead 26-Engineer Maintenance Team

Pioneer Search Limited; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Excellent Benefits Package

Relocation package

Job summary

Pioneer Search Limited is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, with responsibility for leading a team of 26 engineers in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and includes mentoring, succession planning, and ensuring safe, efficient maintenance to meet production targets. Ideal candidates will have an engineering qualification and prior management experience in manufacturing, plus strong leadership and planning

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical) is required.
• Experience leading or supervising maintenance engineers in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 26 multi-skilled maintenance engineers.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and OEE.
• Monitor engineering KPIs and ensure maintenance objectives are achieved.
• Support maintenance planning and resource allocation using the site's CMMS.
• Work closely with Production and Site Leadership to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance.
• Manage contractors and ensure engineering compliance with all Health & Safety legislation.
• Coach and mentor engineers to develop technical capability and future talent.
• Support weekend site management responsibilities on a rota basis.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Pioneer Search Limited is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, with responsibility for leading a team of 26 engineers in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and includes mentoring, succession planning, and ensuring safe, efficient maintenance to meet production targets. Ideal candidates will have an engineering qualification and prior management experience in manufacturing, plus strong leadership and planning