About the Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Facilities & Maintenance Engineering to lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence at a dynamic manufacturing site. This is a senior leadership role with direct impact on plant performance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in shaping maintenance strategy, optimising asset performance, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities teams, driving engagement, performance, and technical capability.
• Implement strategies to maximise equipment uptime, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and improve quality.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Lead capital projects, upgrades, and new installations from design through validation and handover.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, applying lean principles, best practices, and new technologies.
• Collaborate across functions to prioritise initiatives, communicate plans, and ensure operational goals are achieved.

About You

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering required; Master’s preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years in maintenance or engineering within manufacturing (pharmaceutical, medical device, or rubber industries preferred)
•  5+ years in a senior management role

Skills & Competencies:

•  Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Deep knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Hands-on expertise with cGMP, validation, and regulatory complianceo Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with operational and project delivery experience

Why This Role
This is a chance to take ownership of a critical function, influence site strategy, and lead a talented team in a role that combines technical excellence with leadership impact. You’ll play a key part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

For further information on this Senior Manager Maintenance & facilities Engineering role in Waterford please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/.

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