Engineering and Maintenance Division Manager

Interphil Laboratories, Inc.; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Interphil Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering and Maintenance Division Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team and drive reliability across plant equipment, utilities, facilities, and manufacturing lines.

You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime and safety. The role requires strategic leadership, CAPEX governance, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to sustain compliant manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of managerial experience in engineering and maintenance preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering & maintenance teams.
• Strong background in budget management, cost reduction, and CAPEX execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Engineering and Maintenance team.
• Oversee CAPEX projects from planning through commissioning and validation.
• Drive SAP PM/CMMS implementation and upkeep of maintenance systems.
• Ensure cGMP, ISO, EHS compliance for engineering activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure compliant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Strategic direction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

Job Highlights

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary Engineering and Maintenance team supporting a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization

• Oversee engineering, utilities, facilities, maintenance, equipment reliability, and plant support operations.

• Drive CAPEX project management, energy conservation, cost reduction, and SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) / CMMS implementation.

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO 9001:2015, EHS, LLDA, DENR, and applicable government safety and environmental regulations.

• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to engineering and maintenance personnel.

Job Description

Interphil Laboratories, Inc. is looking for an experienced Engineering and Maintenance Division Manager to lead and manage the Engineering and Maintenance Division in support of the company's operational and business objectives.

The Division Manager will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance team.

The position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling engineering and maintenance activities to maximize the reliability, efficiency, safety, and operational availability of plant equipment, utilities, facilities, and manufacturing lines through effective preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead, develop, and manage a team of engineering and maintenance professionals and technical staff, while working closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments to ensure uninterrupted and compliant manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering, Maintenance & Team Leadership

• Lead, manage, and develop a multidisciplinary Engineering and Maintenance team, including Section Managers, engineers, maintenance personnel, planners, technicians, and other technical staff.

• Provide direction, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and technical guidance to the team.

• Establish team objectives, KPIs, work standards, and performance targets aligned with company goals.

• Direct the efficient operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of plant facilities, utilities, and production equipment covering mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems.

• Supervise Engineering Maintenance Section Managers, Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation PM personnel, maintenance planners, and related engineering teams.

• Ensure effective preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across Liquid Products, Dry Products, Creams & Ointments, Parenterals, Soft Gels, Chemical Dispensing, and Warehouse facilities.

• Oversee critical plant utilities and facilities, including STP/WWTP, boilers, DI plant, HVAC systems, firefighting systems, and high- and low-voltage electrical power supply and distribution.

• Develop maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability, uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.

2. CAPEX, Budget & Project Management

• Plan, schedule, manage, and execute major CAPEX projects, equipment modifications, fabrication, installation, expansion, and improvement projects.

• Lead engineering projects from design and bidding through procurement, implementation, commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation.

• Prepare, manage, and monitor annual operating and capital budgets.

• Control expenditures related to equipment maintenance, fuel and power, CAPEX projects, personnel, spare parts, and engineering supplies.

• Develop and implement cost reduction and energy conservation programs.

• Monitor project costs, schedules, manpower, resources, and overall project performance.

• Manage external engineering contractors, consultants, and service providers.

3. Maintenance Systems & Equipment Reliability

• Lead the implementation, utilization, and continuous improvement of SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) / CMMS.

• Ensure proper work order generation, tracking, completion, and documentation.

• Establish effective spare parts planning and inventory control.

• Maintain accurate equipment history and maintenance records.

• Develop equipment condition-monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.

• Conduct or oversee failure analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical and recurring equipment failures.

• Establish and monitor maintenance KPIs to improve reliability, availability, and maintenance effectiveness.

4. Quality, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with cGMP, ISO 9001:2026, EHS, HACCP, 5S, and company standards.

• Monitor the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and ensure effluent discharge complies with applicable LLDA and DENR requirements.

• Ensure compliance with air emission, noise pollution, environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations.

• Provide engineering documentation required for plant validation and qualification activities.

• Support QMS activities including Change Control, CAPA, Deviation Management, Risk Management, and Data Integrity.

• Ensure effective implementation of equipment calibration programs.

• Maintain engineering standards and documentation for critical utilities, facilities, equipment, and instrumentation.

5. People Management & Organizational Development

• Build and maintain a high-performing Engineering and Maintenance organization.

• Develop manpower plans, succession plans, training programs, and competency development initiatives.

• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular coaching and feedback.

• Identify training and development needs of engineering and maintenance personnel.

• Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Foster strong collaboration between Engineering and Maintenance and other plant departments.

• Handle employee concerns, disciplinary matters, grievance resolution, and other people-management responsibilities in accordance with company policies, applicable labor regulations, and the CBA.

Job Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or other relevant engineering-related courses.

• Graduates of Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or other closely related technical/scientific disciplines may also be considered depending on relevant engineering and maintenance experience.

• Professional engineering license or relevant government licensure is preferred.

Work Experience

• At least 5–8 years of managerial or supervisory experience in engineering and maintenance, with demonstrated experience in planning, leading, organizing, and controlling engineering operations.

• Proven experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance team.

• Strong background in budget management, financial control, cost reduction, and resource planning.

• Extensive experience in HVAC, plant utilities, facilities, and process equipment maintenance, preferably in a pharmaceutical, chemical, food, healthcare, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing CAPEX and engineering projects, including design, bidding, cost control, implementation, commissioning, qualification, and validation.

• Hands-on experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) / CMMS.

• Experience in equipment calibration programs and facility/pest control management systems.

• Proven track record in cost reduction and energy conservation initiatives.

Technical Competencies

• High- and low-voltage electrical power distribution

• HVAC and critical plant utilities

• Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment

• Engineering project management and CAPEX execution

• Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance

• Equipment reliability and Root Cause Analysis

• SAP PM / CMMS

• Equipment calibration and maintenance systems

• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

• Wastewater treatment and pollution control

• cGMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements

• ISO 9001:2026

• HACCP and 5S

• QMS, including Deviation Management, Change Control, CAPA, Risk Management, and Data Integrity

• Applicable Labor Code provisions, CBA, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling

Core Leadership & Management Competencies

• Strong people leadership and team management skills

• Strategic and analytical thinking

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Strong Root Cause Analysis and decision‑making skills

• Project and financial management capabilities

• Results‑oriented and cost‑conscious mindset

• Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams

• Innovative and continuous‑improvement oriented

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment