Production Engineering Manager

Cobden and Carter International Inc.; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cavite is seeking a qualified Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance activities within the facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5 to 10 years of experience in a manufacturing role, preferably in textiles or semiconductors. Responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules, troubleshooting systems, and leading a team to ensure operational efficiency. This position is full on-site with a dayshift schedule from Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role.
• Strong background in nonwoven, textile, polymer film, or technical materials.
• Demonstrated success leading production teams in a scaling environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and implement corrective actions on mechanical systems.
• Supervise and train maintenance teams.

Skills

Technical knowledge of PLCs

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Hands-on floor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

PLC systems

Automated production machinery

HVAC systems

Job description

Role Summary

The Maintenance Manager will oversee and manage all maintenance activities within the facility, ensuring maximum operational efficiency of all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. The role requires strong technical knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), automation systems, and industrial equipment. The ideal candidate will have a scientific and engineering background specializing in mechanical, electrical, and electronic maintenance and will lead a team to achieve preventive and corrective maintenance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance management: Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance of machinery, utilities, and plant infrastructure to ensure reliability and minimal downtime.
• Technical support: Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems (including PLCs and automation controls) and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Automation and control: Program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI systems to optimize equipment performance and support automation projects.
• Leadership: Supervise and train maintenance teams, develop technical competencies, and promote safety and continuous improvement.
• Documentation and compliance: Maintain maintenance records, prepare performance reports, and ensure adherence to ISO, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science and Engineering, Textile Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Material Science, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5 to 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role, preferably from a textile and semiconductor company
• Strong background in nonwoven, textile, polymer film, or technical materials
• Hands-on experience with PLC systems, electromechanical equipment, HVAC systems, and automated production machinery
• Demonstrated success leading production teams in a scaling or fast-growing environment
• Proficient in manufacturing metrics, lean methodologies, and structured problem-solving
• Comfortable with data-driven decision making and hands-on floor management
• Electrospinning and nano-membrane specialized expertise
• Production process management capability
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Recognition of experience in similar fields

Preferred Traits

• Calm under pressure, decisive, and highly organized
• Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline
• Strong leadership presence respected by operators and management alike
• Excellent communication, coordination, and follow-through

Location: First Cavite Industrial Estate, Cavite, Philippines

Reports To: Head of Operations / Co-CEO

Work Set Up: Full on-site

Work Schedule: Dayshift, Monday - Saturday

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