Maintenance Manager - Lead Plant Uptime & Team

Decotek Automotive Limited

Leinster

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays
Compassionate leave
Bike-to-Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Decotek Automotive Limited in the Irish midlands is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, optimise equipment performance, and support production efficiency.

You will oversee a skilled team including Toolmakers, Fitters, Welders, and Apprentices, deliver a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance strategy, manage spare parts, budgets, and ensure H&S and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

  • Third-level degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar maintenance leadership role.
  • Strong people management and teambuilding skills.
  • Automotive experience is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
  • Results-driven and able to perform under pressure within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritise maintenance and repairs in line with production requirements.
  • Manage and optimise spare parts inventory for all critical equipment.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and verify work completed by external contractors.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team, including performance management.
  • Develop and deliver a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy.
  • Drive continuous improvement and ensure achievement of all maintenance KPIs.
  • Control maintenance-related expenditure and develop cost-effective plans.
  • Monitor supply trends and communicate any impacts on equipment or materials.
  • Conduct risk assessments and maintain compliance with all H&S and environmental standards.
  • Ensure all plant equipment is backed up, including PLC and robotic software.
  • Manage technical documentation for all plant, machinery, and software.
  • Build strong multiskilling and cross-training capability within the team.
  • Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards.
  • Manage uptime reporting, data analysis, and daily performance graphing.

Skills

People management
Team leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Decision making

Education

Third-level degree or equivalent

Job description

Decotek Automotive Limited in the Irish midlands is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, optimise equipment performance, and support production efficiency.

You will oversee a skilled team including Toolmakers, Fitters, Welders, and Apprentices, deliver a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance strategy, manage spare parts, budgets, and ensure H&S and ISO compliance.

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