Engineering & Maintenance Deputy Manager Japanese Manufacturing

Recruitify_HR; Toledo; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO

Performance Bonus

Sick Leave and Vacation Leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Recruitify_HR seeks a Deputy Manager – Engineering and Maintenance to oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of plant and off-site facilities. The role focuses on delivering optimal performance at the lowest sustainable cost while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will lead engineering and maintenance teams, develop preventive maintenance programs, and manage major shutdowns and capital projects to ensure high equipment availability and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Licensed Engineer is strongly preferred.
• 10–15 years in engineering and maintenance operations.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and maintenance operations across plant and off-site facilities.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor plant condition via inspections, reports, and site tours.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and performance; analyze downtime and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee capital projects, plant upgrades, and major shutdowns planning.
• Champion safety, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and maintenance teams; collaborate with senior management.
• Manage maintenance budgets and review KPIs to drive performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Risk management

Safety management

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Licensed Engineer preferred

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Deputy Manager – Engineering and Maintenance is responsible for managing and ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of all plant and off-site facilities, equipment, and utilities. This role ensures optimal performance at the lowest sustainable cost while maintaining full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Job Summary

The Deputy Manager – Engineering and Maintenance is responsible for managing and ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of all plant and off-site facilities, equipment, and utilities. This role ensures optimal performance at the lowest sustainable cost while maintaining full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Maintenance Operations
• Lead and support the Engineering and Maintenance Group to achieve operational efficiency and reliability
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant facilities, machinery, and utilities
• Monitor plant condition through inspections, reports, and site tours
• Equipment Reliability & Performance
• Ensure maximum availability and performance of plant equipment
• Analyze downtime reports and implement corrective actions
• Optimize energy utilization and maintenance costs
• Project & Capital Management
• Oversee engineering projects, plant upgrades, renovations, and capital expenditures
• Plan and manage major shutdowns and maintenance schedules
• Safety, Health & Compliance
• Champion a strong safety culture across all operations
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and maintenance teams
• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to resolve plant issues
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
• Budget & Performance Management
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets
• Review KPIs and implement performance improvements

Job Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field)
• Licensed Engineer is strongly preferred

Experience

• At least 10–15 years of relevant experience in engineering and maintenance operations
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong background in plant, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations

Technical Competencies

• Preventive and predictive maintenance systems
• Maintenance Management Systems (MMS)
• Utilities and facilities management
• Project management and plant engineering
• Equipment reliability and performance optimization

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Risk and safety management expertise
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Other Requirements

• Ability to speak and understand Cebuano preferred

Benefits

Benefits: HMO, Performance Bonus, SL and VL, other benefits will be discussed by the company during the job offer

Work schedule

Work schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00-17:00

Interview process

Interview process: Online and F2F