Kepak Group

food manufacturing

Maintenance&FacilitiesSupervisor

Watergrasshill, Ireland FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor at Kepak Group. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. supervision and safe operating procedures for visiting contractors. completion and development of all PPM schedules using predictive and diagnostic maintenance techniques”

What You'll Achieve.

achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts; ensuring uninterrupted production while boosting efficiency; maintain a safe and productive environment

Industry & Context.

food manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Structured problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven maintenance experience in food or FMCG manufacturing with people management experience, knowledge of food safety, compliance, and audit standards, Experience managing facilities, utilities, and contractors, Structured problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have

PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, CE marking of machinery.

What You'll Do.

supervision and safe operating procedures for visiting contractors

completion and development of all PPM schedules using predictive and diagnostic maintenance techniques

undertake emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all retail production equipment

assist across all site engineering issues when required

assist in the installation of new equipment to the site

Issue approve and manage workload to engineering team using CMMS

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Attend and contribute to daily production and engineering meetings

Communication Scope

Structured communication skills

Full Job Description

**Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion. The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values—Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork—we are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat-based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.** We have an exciting **Engineering & Facilities Supervisor **position to join our team in Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This role will be responsible for the safe, complaint, and effective delivery of all engineering operations in the primary unit of the plant (abbatoir and boning hall), facilities, and site services. Lead a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to ensuring uninterrupted production while boosting efficiency. You'll drive success by expertly implementing preventative maintenance schedules and swiftly addressing breakdown repairs to maintain a safe and productive environment. If you're eager to advance your career and embrace exciting growth opportunities, this is the perfect role for you! Main Responsibilities: **Responsibilities:** * To ensure supervision and safe operating procedures for visiting contractors * To ensure all PPM schedules are completed and developed using predictive and diagnostic maintenance techniques * Kickstart improvement initiatives with a hands-on and forward-thinking approach * To assist the engineering department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts * To undertake emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all retail production equipment and assist across all site engineering issues when required. * Assist in the installati

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