Plant Manager

Ergo Contracts Philippines Inc.; Malvar; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergo Contracts Philippines Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily plant operations, maintenance, productivity, and safety of construction plant facilities and equipment.

You will ensure efficient resource use, compliance with safety and environmental rules, and continuous equipment availability for projects. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and maintenance planning capabilities, with experience in supervising plant staff and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional engineering license preferred where applicable.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in plant operations, equipment management, or construction operations.
• At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise all plant operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Manage the production, maintenance, and deployment of construction equipment and machinery.
• Monitor plant performance and implement improvements to optimize operations.
• Coordinate with project managers and site teams to ensure equipment availability and operational readiness.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure timely repair and servicing of heavy equipment, vehicles, and plant machinery.
• Monitor equipment utilization, downtime, and maintenance costs.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory, maintenance history, and asset performance.
• Enforce compliance with occupational health and safety standards and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and operational permits.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and manage plant operating budgets.
• Monitor expenses related to maintenance, fuel, spare parts, and labor.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Manage procurement of equipment, materials, and services.
• Lead, train, and supervise plant personnel, mechanics, operators, and support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare operational, maintenance, and performance reports for management.
• Analyze plant KPIs and recommend improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all plant activities.

Skills

Construction equipment knowledge

Leadership

Planning and organization

Problem solving

Safety and compliance knowledge

Budgeting and cost control

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Industrial Engineering

Professional engineering license preferred

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, productivity, and safety of the company's construction plant facilities, equipment, and machinery. The role ensures efficient utilization of resources, compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and the continuous availability of equipment to support construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Plan, organize, and supervise all plant operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.

• Manage the production, maintenance, and deployment of construction equipment and machinery.

• Monitor plant performance and implement improvements to optimize operations.

• Coordinate with project managers and site teams to ensure equipment availability and operational readiness.

Maintenance and Asset Management

• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

• Ensure timely repair and servicing of heavy equipment, vehicles, and plant machinery.

• Monitor equipment utilization, downtime, and maintenance costs.

• Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory, maintenance history, and asset performance.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce compliance with occupational health and safety standards and company policies.

• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and operational permits.

• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Budget and Cost Control

• Prepare and manage plant operating budgets.

• Monitor expenses related to maintenance, fuel, spare parts, and labor.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining operational effectiveness.

• Manage procurement of equipment, materials, and services.

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and supervise plant personnel, mechanics, operators, and support staff.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities.

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Reporting and Administration

• Prepare operational, maintenance, and performance reports for management.

• Analyze plant KPIs and recommend improvements.

• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all plant activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional engineering license preferred where applicable.

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in plant operations, equipment management, or construction operations.

• At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction equipment, heavy machinery, and maintenance practices.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance requirements.

• Budgeting, cost control, and financial management skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance management systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Willing to work in Malvar, Batangas