Maintenance Supervisor

Wallace Myers International; Naas; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of a busy maintenance department in Naas, Ireland. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of €70K and involves leading a team, managing maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a trade qualification and experience in a supervisory role, with strong troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic production environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and GMP/EHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of maintenance technicians.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and work requests.
• Drive lean initiatives and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Troubleshooting skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Education

Electrical or Mechanical trade/engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of a busy maintenance department. This is a permanent role based in a high-volume production environment, offering a competitive salary of €70K and operating on a 2-shift rotating pattern (6am-2:30pm and 8am-5pm).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of maintenance technicians to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules, work requests, and downtime reporting.
• Drive lean initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and audit standards.
• Support recruitment, training, and development of technical staff.
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS and contribute to KPI achievement.

Criteria

• Electrical or Mechanical trade/engineering qualification.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on technical knowledge.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and GMP/EHS standards.
• Effective communicator with good IT skills.

Reward

• Opportunity to lead a skilled team in a dynamic production environment.
• Career development in a well-established and progressive company.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a hands‑on leader with a passion for driving maintenance excellence in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career and join a company committed to continuous improvement and team development.

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