Admin Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Engineering Manager leads the engineering and maintenance function across Crystal Cold Storage’s multi-site cold warehousing operations, ensuring asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and optimal energy performance. This role combines strategic planning, capital project delivery, and people leadership to maximize uptime, control lifecycle costs, and enable safe, scalable growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Engineering Strategy & Planning

Develop and execute a 3–5 year engineering and facilities roadmap aligned with business expansion plans, CAPEX investments, operational requirements, and energy/sustainability goals.

2. Project & Capital Works Management

Lead the planning, design, and execution of capital projects, including warehouse construction, facility upgrades, and installation of equipment and systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and compliant with quality standards.

3. Asset Reliability andMaintenance

Own the asset management strategy and oversee maintenance execution, ensuring effective implementation of:

· Preventive Maintenance (PM)

· Predictive/Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)

· Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)

· Routine and corrective maintenance programs

Drive improvements in Planned Maintenance Percentage and the reduction of reactive or breakdown work.

4. Critical Systems & Infrastructure Oversight

Ensure high reliability and availability of critical systems including:

· Refrigeration systems (compressors, condensers, evaporators)

· Electrical and power distribution systems

· Backup power systems

· Utilities and facility infrastructure

5. Energy Management & Sustainability

Lead initiatives to reduce energy consumption and improve refrigeration efficiency through smart controls, monitoring, and sustainability programs supporting corporate ESG targets.

6. Safety, Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, refrigerant handling standards, and workplace safety requirements. Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) and emergency preparedness programs related to refrigerant systems and engineering operations.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Operations, Finance, HR/Admin, and other departments to align engineering priorities with operational demands, cost efficiency, and business strategies.

8. Vendor & Contractor Management

Select and manage contractors, OEMs, and service providers while enforcing SLAs, safety compliance, and technical acceptance standards.

9. Budget & Cost Control

Prepare and manage annual engineering OPEX and CAPEX budgets, drive lifecycle cost optimization, and prioritize capital investments.

10. Team Leadership & Capability Development

Lead and develop engineering and maintenance teams across sites, establish competency standards, certification programs, and succession readiness.

11. Spare Parts & Inventory Optimization

Ensure availability of critical spare parts while optimizing inventory turnover and minimizing procurement risks and downtime exposure.

12. Standardization & Documentation

Establish standardized engineering procedures, maintenance processes, and technical documentation across facilities.

13. Emergency Response & Business Continuity

Lead engineering incident response, cold-chain recovery plans, and post-incident root cause analysis to ensure operational resilience.

14. KPI Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

Provide monthly dashboards and performance reporting covering uptime, maintenance effectiveness, energy usage, and improvement initiatives, driving continuous reliability improvement programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (required). Master’s in Engineering Management, MBA or equivalent (is an advantage). Licensed Professional Engineer

Experience: Minimum 5 years engineering experience; 5+ years in a managerial/senior engineering role.

Demonstrated experience with large-scale refrigeration, cold storage, food logistics, or industrial facilities.

Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of industrial refrigeration (ammonia/CO₂/HFC systems), HVAC, electrical distribution, and backup power.

Familiarity with ISO, GMP, and HACCP standards.

Behavioural / Soft Skills: Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent decision-making ability.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership presence.

High sense of ownership, integrity, and resilience under pressure.

Certifications (preferred): Licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (required).

Safety and environmental training (e.g., BOSH, PSM) is an advantage.

Pay: Php35,000.00 - Php45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion

Work Location: In person