Maintenance Section Manager

Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc.; Ozamiz; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career development opportunities

Structured work schedule

Stable full-time employment

Job summary

Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc. in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental is seeking an experienced Maintenance Section Manager to lead the maintenance department, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, and drive reliability and safety across production and utilities.

You will coordinate with engineers, operations, QA and contractors to ensure uptime and compliance. You will manage spare parts, tools, and a maintenance calendar, mentor a team of mechanics, and enforce health, safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plant utilities, heavy equipment, and production support systems.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance planning and monitoring.
• Leadership ability to supervise, develop, and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and oversees preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Assists in maintenance calendar, checklists, and planning activities.
• Manages inventory of tools, spare parts, and resources.
• Diagnoses and directs maintenance of major mechanical problems.
• Directs scheduled, repair, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinates with third-party suppliers and contractors for services.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Safety compliance

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

CMMS software

ERP systems

Job description

About the role Coco Harvest Inc., is seeking an experienced Maintenance Section Manager to join our operations team in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. This is a full-time position that plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and safety of our manufacturing and logistics operations. As Maintenance Section Manager, you will oversee the maintenance department, manage preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, and drive operational excellence across all production facilities.

Key responsibilities Prepares and oversees preventive maintenance schedules and activities aimed at minimizing operational downtime of utilities and heavy equipment while ensuring the availability and accessibility of plant facilities.

• Assists the Maintenance Planner in the preparation and updating of the maintenance calendar, preventive maintenance activities, and maintenance checklists.

• Manages and monitors the inventory of maintenance tools, equipment, spare parts, and other required resources.

• Diagnoses and provides technical direction in troubleshooting major mechanical problems involving plant utilities and heavy equipment.

• Directs and supervises the implementation of scheduled maintenance, repair, and corrective maintenance activities.

• Directs and supervises Utilities and Facilities Maintenance personnel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics.

• Determines and secures the required materials, supplies, manpower, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance activities.

• Provides technical assistance to Shift Engineers during critical and major mechanical maintenance works.

• Ensures the completeness, quality, reliability, and timely completion of maintenance activities.

• Monitors the condition and performance of equipment, utilities, heavy equipment, and plant facilities and recommends appropriate corrective actions.

• Participates in the implementation of engineering, equipment, and facility improvement projects.

• Coordinates and works with third-party suppliers and contractors for specialized maintenance, repair, and technical services.

• Ensures that approved maintenance methods, procedures, work instructions, and standards are properly established, implemented, and followed.

• Takes charge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, ensuring proper utilization and maintenance practices.

• Ensures proper cleanliness, housekeeping, and workplace organization after every maintenance activity.

• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures, as well as applicable company policies and standards.

• Recommends and implements process, equipment, and maintenance improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Section Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or in a similar maintenance leadership role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment, plant utilities, heavy equipment, machinery, and production support systems.

• Demonstrated experience in preventive and corrective maintenance planning, implementation, and monitoring.

• Strong knowledge and experience in mechanical troubleshooting, equipment diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to supervise, develop, and motivate maintenance personnel.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple maintenance activities, priorities, and deadlines.

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental requirements, and maintenance-related compliance standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Production, QA, Procurement, and external contractors or suppliers.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and other maintenance planning and reporting tools.

• Experience in maintenance data analysis, reporting, and performance monitoring is an advantage.

• Experience in project implementation, equipment improvement, and contractor management is preferred.

• Relevant professional license or certification is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in food manufacturing, coconut processing, agricultural processing, or other industrial manufacturing environments is an advantage.

• Experience managing maintenance activities involving plant utilities, heavy equipment, facilities, and motor pool operations.

• Experience leading major equipment breakdowns, critical maintenance activities, and engineering improvement projects.

What we offer Coco Harvest Inc., offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. We provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing organisation. Our full-time position offers job security and stability, with a structured work schedule in our Ozamiz City facility. We encourage a collaborative workplace culture where innovation and continuous improvement are celebrated, and where your expertise in maintenance operations will have a direct impact on organisational success.