Site Maintenance Manager - Tipperary

This Site Maintenance Manager will be responsible for all maintenance-related activities for the site’s API production facilities and utilities. Reporting directly to this role are a team of Planners, Engineers, and several Front-Line Leaders managing their respective maintenance teams.

The goal is to deliver a world-class maintenance program by leading a high-performing maintenance team dedicated to talent development, capability building (including lean and technical skills), and fostering a growth mindset. This role ensures effective maintenance planning and scheduling to deliver high asset availability while meeting compliance expectations and managing costs efficiently. 

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead a High-Performance Maintenance Team

• Manage the performance, people development, and skill capability building of direct reports, while coaching next-level managers to do the same.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of all maintenance work activities to meet compliance expectations and achieve high schedule adherence.
• Further develop group capability in lean, digital, and technical skills, with a particular focus on structured problem-solving.
• Act as a key company representative in union relations, including proactive communication and issue resolution at the appropriate level.

Asset Reliability and Continuous Improvement

• Accountable for delivering high asset uptime through effective maintenance strategies while meeting PM/calibration compliance requirements.
• Report engineering metrics and develop action plans to address performance gaps.

Maintenance Resource Management

• Ensure sufficient and effective resources are available within the team to meet business needs.
• Manage maintenance labor costs, as well as repairs and spare parts expenditures.

Budgeting

• Prepare the maintenance budget to support API IPT, monitor performance against budget targets, and manage performance within the profit plan.

Technical Skills

• Honours Degree in Engineering, Science, or an equivalent post-trade qualification and experience. Additional management qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering or maintenance environment in a management role.
• Proven knowledge of Operational Excellence and Asset Reliability Principles. Formal qualifications in LSS or equivalent would be an advantage.

For further information on this role please contact Regina Carroll on +353 86 0100 903 or email jobs@hero.ie
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