Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor

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 installation of new equipment to the site
• Attend and contribute to daily production and engineering meetings
• Issue approve and manage workload to engineering team using CMMS

Requirements

• Engineering qualification Degree level or time-served apprenticeship
• Proven maintenance experience in food or FMCG manufacturing with strong people management experience
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and audit standards
• Experience managing facilities, utilities, and contractors
• Structured problem-solving and strong communication skills

Desirable:

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

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Subsidized Canteen
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.