Senior Site Reliability & Maintenance Manager

Job Description Senior Site Reliability & Maintenance Manager Location Dublin The Opportunity A leading manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Site Reliability & Maintenance Manager to join its site leadership team. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving engineering excellence, asset reliability, maintenance strategy, and operational performance across a large-scale manufacturing operation. You will lead a team of maintenance managers and technical specialists, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, continuous improvement, and full compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams, driving reliability improvements, and influencing site-wide performance. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Asset Reliability Lead the site maintenance and asset reliability strategy. Drive equipment uptime and reduce manufacturing interruptions. Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programmes. Ensure effective asset lifecycle management and spare parts optimisation. Deliver continuous improvements in reliability, efficiency, and operational performance. Own site engineering standards, maintenance systems, and business continuity plans. Leadership & People Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance managers, engineers, and technical specialists. Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance. Build strong relationships across operations, quality, safety, and engineering functions. Support change management initiatives and drive continuous improvement activities. Compliance & Governance Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, and legal requirements. Maintain engineering compliance across manufacturing assets and automation systems. Manage contractors and external service providers safely and effectively. Establish robust governance and reporting structures for engineering performance. Financial & Strategic Leadership Manage engineering budgets and capital expenditure projects. Support delivery of site objectives across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and People metrics. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and operational improvements. Contribute as a key member of the site leadership team. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Significant engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, or similar production environment. Proven experience managing maintenance teams and developing technical talent. Strong track record of improving equipment reliability and operational performance. Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. Budget management and capital project delivery experience. Strong understanding of maintenance planning, asset management, and continuous improvement methodologies. Technical Expertise Engineering qualification or recognised trade background with extensive industry experience. Strong knowledge of maintenance systems and asset management tools (SAP PM or equivalent). Experience with TPM, Reliability Engineering, Condition-Based Monitoring, or Predictive Maintenance programmes. Good understanding of automation and modern manufacturing technologies. Leadership Skills Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to influence and drive change within a complex manufacturing environment. Experience operating within a fast-paced, performance-driven culture. What's on Offer Senior leadership position with significant site-wide influence. Opportunity to lead engineering and reliability strategy for a major manufacturing operation. Strong career progression prospects. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package. Opportunity to drive meaningful operational and cultural improvements. If you're an experienced engineering leader with a passion for reliability, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.