Maintenance Manager

Limerick
​Permanent
Role Summary
The Maintenance Team Manager will oversee the daily operations of the maintenance team within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and a commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Ownership & Oversight
  • Ensure maintenance technicians are clear on their responsibilities and that tasks are completed to standard.
  • Oversee structured handovers between shifts, as outlined in the weekly standing meetings schedule.
  • Validate and approve technician timesheets, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
  • Maintain regular touchpoints with Client maintenance leadership (e.g., brief weekly email updates and participation in daily/weekly huddles).
  • Conduct 1:1s weekly or bi-weekly by mutual agreement.
  • Escalate promptly when predefined triggers are met; document the escalation and interim controls.


Team Engagement & Development
  • Hold regular (target bi-weekly/monthly) developmental check-ins with each technician to coach, remove blockers, and follow up on commitments.
  • Lead skills assessments, maintain the capability matrix, and execute upskilling roadmaps aligned to the work plan.
  • Proactively manage performance concerns and partner with HR for resolution; involve client leadership where interface/contract expectations are affected.
  • Track holidays, sick days, and ensure adequate coverage across shifts.


Work Quality & Compliance
  • Monitor training completion and compliance status for all team members.
  • Uphold quality in work execution and documentation in line with Site SOPs, ALCOA+ data integrity, and CMMS usage.
  • Evaluate and prioritise corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring alignment with GMP and SOPs.


Hiring & Resource Planning
  • Recruitment, onboarding, and resource modelling to support workload forecasts.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and ensure adherence to site safety protocols.


Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent trade qualifications with supervisory experience may also be considered.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance role within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Proven supervisory or team leadership experience, preferably in a multi-shift operation.
  • Strong understanding of GMP standards, ALCOA+ principles, and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and electronic documentation platforms.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills to engage and develop team members.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage escalations, performance issues, and resource planning effectively.
  • Certifications in safety auditing, GMP compliance, or maintenance management are desirable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools for operational oversight and communication.