Engineering Supervisor

The position is responsible for supervising engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facilities operations to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant equipment and infrastructure. It oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supports capital projects, and ensures compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role works closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Safety teams to minimize downtime, optimize asset performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supervise daily engineering and maintenance operations covering production equipment, machinery, plant utilities, and facility systems.
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations and production targets.
• Plan, prioritize, and monitor preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to reduce downtime and improve asset performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, and utility-related equipment issues and ensure timely resolution of breakdowns.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, equipment inspections, calibration activities, and asset management initiatives.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of plant utilities, including electrical systems, water treatment facilities, air compressors, boilers, refrigeration systems, HVAC, wastewater treatment systems, and power generation equipment.
• Monitor utility consumption and implement programs that improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and company quality systems.
• Support food safety audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs related to engineering and facilities operations.
• Assist in planning and executing engineering projects, equipment installations, facility upgrades, expansions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure timely completion of engineering projects and maintenance activities.
• Supervise engineering and maintenance personnel, including scheduling, performance management, technical coaching, and skills development.
• Manage spare parts inventories, maintenance materials, tools, and technical supplies to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate procurement requirements for spare parts, technical services, and maintenance-related resources.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, including proper implementation of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, productivity, maintenance effectiveness, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Support 5S, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and other operational excellence programs within the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• You must have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• You must be a licensed Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical).
• You must have at least 3–5 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, facilities, or manufacturing operations, preferably within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• You must have at least 2–3 years of supervisory experience leading maintenance, engineering, or technical teams.
• You must have strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, preventive maintenance systems, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• You must have working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• You must have experience managing maintenance schedules, equipment reliability programs, spare parts inventories, and engineering projects.
• You must possess strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• You must have effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• You must be highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• You must be willing to work on shifting schedules and respond to equipment-related emergencies when required.

Work Schedule: Mon – Sat, 8 AM – 5 PM

Work Setup: Onsite – Marikina City