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 1. 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 2. Equipment Reliability & Performance

Ensure maximum availability and performance of plant equipment

Analyze downtime reports and implement corrective actions

Optimize energy utilization and maintenance costs 3. Project & Capital Management

Oversee engineering projects, plant upgrades, renovations, and capital expenditures

Plan and manage major shutdowns and maintenance schedules 4. Safety, Health & Compliance

Champion a strong safety culture across all operations

Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements 5. 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 6. 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

Job Type: Full-time