Gerard Michael Roche
Cork
Summary
Results-driven Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor with expertise in team leadership and performance management. Implements strategic maintenance schedules to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards. Enhances facility functionality through proactive inspections and effective staff development. Demonstrates strong mentoring abilities and adaptability across various roles.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities and Mantenance Manager
Kerry Foods Ltd
Cork, Ireland
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in maintenance and upkeep of site facilities.
- Ensured planned maintenance tasks were executed promptly and recorded on CMMS system.
- Collaborated with fire protection vendor to check system compliance and functionality.
- Conducted regular inspections of roofs, yards, and buildings.
- Addressed any issues identified with facilities team.
- Ensured compliance with regulations across all areas and maintained up-to-date documentation for testing and inspections.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
Tricel
Killarney, Ireland
07.2009 - 12.2023
- Facilitated planned and reactive maintenance to support operational efficiency.
- Assisted in daily maintenance operations by organising workload for enhanced productivity.
- Supported maintenance technicians through training and guidance to develop skills.
- Analysed breakdowns to identify causes and assist in preventing future occurrences.
- Maintained clean working areas for improved safety and wellbeing of staff.
- Participated in lean 6S audits while contributing to maintenance department improvements.
- Coordinated with external contractors to oversee quality of repair and maintenance work.
- Documented maintenance activities to create records for future audits and analysis.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies, placing orders for stock replenishment.
- Collaborated with different departments to align maintenance activities with operations.
Maintenance Fitter
Tricel
Killarney, Ireland
10.2001 - 07.2009
- Assisted with maintenance activities for plant and equipment to support operational efficiency.
- Helped manage facilities maintenance across site by addressing plumbing, lighting, painting, and repairs of windows and doors to uphold site standards.
- Supported monitoring of preventative maintenance routines to ensure compliance with safety and quality benchmarks.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machines to maintain operational standards.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in machinery to restore functionality efficiently.
- Available for on-call cover for mechanical breakdowns outside of hours.
Education
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) - APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
Ecollege
Online01-2025
Bachelors Degree - Mechatronics
Munster Institute of Technology
Tralee, KY01-2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in Automation and Instrumentation
Munster Institute of Technology
Tralee, KY01-2017
QQI Level 6 - Industrial Electrical Systems
Techno Training
Dublin01-2014
Skills
- Maintenance scheduling and preventive maintenance
- Mechanical maintenance
- Team leadership and performance management
- Facilities management
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Site supervision
Timeline
Facilities and Mantenance Manager
Kerry Foods Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
Tricel
07.2009 - 12.2023
Maintenance Fitter
Tricel
10.2001 - 07.2009
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) - APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
Ecollege
Bachelors Degree - Mechatronics
Munster Institute of Technology
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in Automation and Instrumentation
Munster Institute of Technology
QQI Level 6 - Industrial Electrical Systems
Techno Training