Engineering & Maintenance Deputy Manager Japanese Manufacturing

Job Summary

The Deputy Manager – Engineering and Maintenance is responsible for managing and ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of all plant and off-site facilities, equipment, and utilities. This role ensures optimal performance at the lowest sustainable cost while maintaining full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Maintenance Operations
• Lead and support the Engineering and Maintenance Group to achieve operational efficiency and reliability
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant facilities, machinery, and utilities
• Monitor plant condition through inspections, reports, and site tours
• Equipment Reliability & Performance
• Ensure maximum availability and performance of plant equipment
• Analyze downtime reports and implement corrective actions
• Optimize energy utilization and maintenance costs
• Project & Capital Management
• Oversee engineering projects, plant upgrades, renovations, and capital expenditures
• Plan and manage major shutdowns and maintenance schedules
• Safety, Health & Compliance
• Champion a strong safety culture across all operations
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and maintenance teams
• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to resolve plant issues
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
• Budget & Performance Management
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets
• Review KPIs and implement performance improvements
  
  

Job Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field)
• Licensed Engineer is strongly preferred
  
  

Experience

• At least 10–15 years of relevant experience in engineering and maintenance operations
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong background in plant, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Preventive and predictive maintenance systems
• Maintenance Management Systems (MMS)
• Utilities and facilities management
• Project management and plant engineering
• Equipment reliability and performance optimization
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Risk and safety management expertise
• Proficient in MS Office applications
  
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to speak and understand Cebuano preferred
  
  

Benefits: HMO, Performance Bonus, SL and VL, other benefits will be discussed by the company during the job offer

Work schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00-17:00

Interview process: Online and F2F