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Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor- Waterford

Are you a skilled Maintenance Supervisor looking for an exciting opportunity in a cutting-edge and dynamic workplace? We’re seeking a proactive and experienced professional to lead our maintenance team in Waterford. This position is a permanent role, on a 4-cycle shift pattern.

Your Role

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll oversee a talented team and ensure optimal performance of our equipment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Optimizing Maintenance Operations: Implement and enhance preventative maintenance programs (CBM & Planned Maintenance) to maximize uptime and efficiency.

  • Leading & Developing Your Team: Train, mentor, and set performance goals for technicians to enhance their skills and contributions.

  • Driving Continuous Improvement: Monitor and improve the effectiveness of all maintenance activities while owning and increasing equipment OEE.

  • Resource Management: Prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively to maximize production output.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Logistics to drive equipment reliability and optimize spare parts management.

  • Ensuring Compliance & Safety: Maintain adherence to health, safety, and quality regulations while leading CAPA activities.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Experience:

    • 5+ years in maintenance/engineering roles within high-volume automated industries.

    • 3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience.

  • Technical Expertise: Extensive hands-on knowledge of preventive and reactive maintenance.

  • Industry Knowledge: Experience in medical device and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing (cGMP/FDA regulated) is a plus.

  • Strong Communicator: Ability to convey technical issues effectively and implement solutions.

  • Proactive Leader: Demonstrates a ‘right-first-time’ mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Aisling Lane.

aisling.lane@collinsmcnicholas.ie

(021) 4320675