JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose

Lead a small team of skilled technicians to keep equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently. Own day‑to‑day mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and improvement work that reduces downtime and strengthens equipment performance. Support production needs with a hands‑on approach and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and support a team of 4–6 maintenance technicians.
• Set daily priorities, assign work, and follow through to ensure issues are resolved.
• Hold yourself and your team accountable for safety, quality, and uptime.
• Build a positive, problem‑solving culture with operations and other functions.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Provide hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Lead and supervise preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Ensure breakdowns are investigated properly, not just fixed and forgotten.
• Work closely with technicians to complete repairs to a high standard.
• Track and manage spare parts usage.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify equipment weaknesses and implement lasting improvements.
• Lead basic root‑cause analysis (5 Whys, 3Cs, fishbone, etc.).
• Drive small engineering projects and machine enhancements to reduce recurring failures.
• Promote a “right‑first‑time” mindset within the team.

Planning & Coordination

• Plan work around production needs and available resources.
• Support plant shutdowns, coordinating internal work and contractors.
• Estimate materials, labour, and time required for improvement or repair tasks.

Technical & Data Responsibilities

• Gather equipment performance data (e.g., downtime, PM compliance).
• Use CMMS (Maximo or equivalent) to log work, track performance, and identify issues.
• Recommend actions based on data—repair, upgrade, or redesign.
• Understand mechanical systems deeply; ability to diagnose cause, not just symptom.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work openly with operations to solve problems quickly and prevent re‑occurrence.
• Mentor technicians and share technical knowledge.
• Communicate issues and improvement plans clearly during tier meetings.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Comply with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support audits and maintain clear, accurate documentation.

Required Background

Education & Experience

• Trades qualification or engineering degree (mechanical preferred).
• 2+ years in maintenance or engineering, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical background and proven fault‑finding ability.
• Experience improving equipment—not just repairing it.
• Ability to prioritize, organize work, and manage multiple issues in a fast‑paced environment.
• Solid communication skills and team leadership capability.
• Self‑driven, practical, and committed to getting the job done safely and properly.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Cootehill : Dromore West

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Chsal39 (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable