Maintenance Manager

Viventis Search Asia; Northern Mindanao; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and improvement of equipment and facilities. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and have substantial experience in maintenance management within the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in maintenance management in food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000)
• Familiarity with utilities systems (boilers, refrigeration, compressed air) is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for production equipment
• Lead and manage the maintenance team for effective execution of tasks
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and environmental regulations

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all equipment, utilities, and facilities within the food manufacturing plant. This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance (especially food safety and hygiene), minimal downtime, and optimal asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliable operation of all production and support equipment.
• Lead, train, and manage the maintenance team, including technicians and engineers, to ensure timely and efficient execution of maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety (e.g., HACCP, GMP), occupational health and safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee root cause analysis and troubleshooting for breakdowns, ensuring prompt resolution to minimize production downtime.
• Lead and coordinate installation, modification, or upgrading of plant machinery and systems. Manage contractors and third-party vendors.
• Develop and monitor maintenance budgets, ensure cost-effective procurement and inventory of spare parts and consumables.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, downtime logs, spare parts inventory, and generate periodic reports for management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, energy savings, and machine reliability enhancement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• At least 5–8 years of progressive experience in maintenance management in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000).
• Proficient in maintenance software systems (e.g., CMMS).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of utilities systems (e.g., boilers, refrigeration, compressed air) is an advantage.