Feedmill Engineer

Aboitiz Group; Tarlac City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Foods is seeking a Feed Mill Engineer 2 to ensure efficient, safe, and economical operation of the feed milling plant in the Philippines. You will oversee raw material handling, batching, pelleting, and bagging, aligning with food safety and ISO/HACCP standards.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2–4 years of related experience, preferably in feed mills or heavy industrial settings, and must be licensed engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, or Agricultural) or related technical field.
• 2–4 years of progressive experience in feed mill operations, automated manufacturing, or heavy industrial processing plants.
• Licensed Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production lifecycle from raw material to bagging.
• Ensure food safety, halal compliance, and quality standards.
• Log SAP postings and track consumptions.
• Coordinate with maintenance for steam and air pressure.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, or Agricultural) or related technical field

Job description

Company Description

Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal.

Company Description

Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal.
We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better.
At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.

Job Description

The Feed Mill Engineer 2 is responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and economical operation of the Feed Mill Plant. This role oversees the entire production lifecycle, including Raw Material Elevation, Batching, Pelleting, and Bagging Operation to produce high-quality feeds. The successful candidate will drive the plant’s quality and quantity objectives while strictly adhering to food safety, operational compliance, and enterprise system tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Raw Material Elevation
• Operate the computerized receiving system and allocate designated silos/bins for incoming materials.
• Monitor conveying systems to prevent raw material overflowing, intermixing, and clogging using inventory reports.
• Batching Operation
• Coordinate with the Feed Mill Supervisor and Material Planner to confirm production schedules and raw material availability.
• Review formulations and adjust parameters in coordination with NITR personnel.
• Partner with the Micro Technician to ensure precise batching sequences.
• Operate computerized batching systems for raw material weighing, grinding, mixing, and conveying to pelleting bins.
• Monitor system metrics to maximize batching efficiency, ensure accurate liquid additions, and provide performance feedback to maintenance teams.
• Pelleting Operation & Equipment Monitoring
• Maintain and monitor all pelleting parameters, ensuring operations align with formulation standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance for a steady supply of high-quality steam and optimal air pressure.
• Operate the computerized pelleting system following exact operational sequences.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure feeds meet company standard attributes (pellet durability, shade/color, size, and nutritional value).
• System Component Monitoring:
• Mash Bins: Confirm cleanliness and ensure no meal hang-ups before product changeovers.
• Pellet Mill: Monitor feeder variable frequency drives, clear temperature probes/plug sensors, maintain steady ampere readings, and adjust knives/cutters and rollers.
• Crumbler & Tender Blender: Make product-specific adjustments and manage precise oil injections.
• Bagging & Inventory Coordination
• Align with the Bagging section regarding feed types, bagging sequences, and bin assignments.
• Verify the accuracy of bagging production reports before submitting them to the supervisor.
• SAP Transactions & Data Logging
• Complete shift-accurate SAP postings for bulk feed goods received.
• Record utility and resource consumption (Electricity, Fuel, Labor, and Machine Time) against active process orders.
• Execute SAP postings for raw materials consumed, material transfers, and specific quality or inventory movements.
• Food Safety, Compliance & Safety
• Strictly comply with company Quality, Halal, Health, and Food Safety policies and regulations.
• Proactively report issues impacting Halal compliance, food safety, or quality management systems to designated authorities.
• Actively support ISO/HACCP initiatives, including records control, system writing, and continuous improvement processes.
• Participate in company-wide programs covering sustainability, safety and security, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and risk management.
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, or Agricultural) or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2–4 years of progressive experience in feed mill operations, automated manufacturing, or heavy industrial processing plants.
• Licensed Engineer

Additional Information

REPORTS TO: Supervisor
SUPERVISES: None