Maintenance Program Implementation Lead

Maintenance Program Implementation Lead 

Belview

About Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

For more information visit www.tirlan.com

Role Profile:

Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager in the dairy processing facility in Belview, Kilkenny, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and optimisation of the Belview plant maintenance program. They will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, technicians and apprentices to plan in and complete planned works, support unplanned works and manage actions from other departmental stakeholders, including H&S, Quality, Production and Process teams.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Owner of CMMS systems (SAP) for Belview’s Engineering & Maintenance function.
• Scheduling of all planned planned/preventative maintenance tasks utilising internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensure correct tools, parts and equipment are present for planned and reactive maintenance – including the creation of Job plans
• Management of short term contractors coming to site for planned maintenance works.
• Ensure department key performance indicators are correctly designed and subsequently achieved
• Implement and support the creation of step action guides for machinery related learnings
• Ownership of the Maintenance shutdown and coordinating contractors and works related to it.
• Understand cost impacts of all works within the department
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager and Tech leads to schedule manpower and resource for planned maintenance work;
• Support the closure of Event reports, RCA’s, SIM’s, Leaks and Hygiene actions ensuring plant is always Audit ready
• Engage with other departments, including managing maintenance related meetings & attending other department related meetings to ensure maintenance related actions within these forums get actioned and addressed
• Support the Engineering and Maintenance managers in ensuring audit preparedness and manage workflow from other departments, into the maintenance schedule.
• Work with a H&S, and Quality mindset and ensure maintenance related works are managed with this in mind.

Due to the dynamic nature of the business the above duties may change from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Third level qualification in Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical craft qualification, or relevant industry related experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good Attention to detail essential
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of SAP, MS Office an advantage 

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experiences and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com