Facilities Manager
Apleona Ireland • Kilkenny
Castlecomer New Road, Kilkenny
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Facility Manager to join our team in Kilkenny
Working pattern Monday – Friday: 08:00 to 16:30
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Overarching management of plant facilities and soft services teams
- Lead Facility and Soft Services teams to ensure KPI metrics are consistently achieved
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
- Report to the site leadership team on current issues, with clear escalation paths
- Assess and report on the current condition and capacity of plant services
- Develop and provide future energy strategies for plant upgrades and replacements
- Collaborate with cross-functional and support teams to coordinate preventative maintenance and calibration activities
- Plan and execute facility-related tasks during annual shutdown periods
- Provide out-of-hours support during business-critical situations, shutdowns, or facility/plant failures
- Demonstrate self-motivation and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with CMMS requirements
- Learn and become proficient in all relevant site systems necessary to perform the role
Requirements
- Qualification in Facility Engineering or a trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar facilities management role
- Several years’ experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage
- Strong business understanding of operations and key performance metrics
- Proficient PC skills, including MS Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Proven track record in Facility Management
- High level of customer service and strong interpersonal skills
Additional Information
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the areas outlined above.
Please fill in your details and upload your CV to submit your application
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