Engineering Supervisor (Poultry Farm & Toll Processing)

Maintenance Operations

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance programs for all production equipment across both farm (ventilation, feed systems) and plant (processing lines, stunning equipment, packaging machinery) operations.
• Lead the maintenance team in minimizing equipment downtime through effective diagnostics and prompt corrective actions.
• Track work orders, inventory of spare parts, and equipment history.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, NMIS) to prevent product contamination.

Engineering and Project Management

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, equipment upgrades, and automation to enhance plant efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from planning and budgeting to installation and commissioning, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to ensure facility infrastructure remains compliant with all local building codes and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to ensure facility infrastructure remains compliant with all local building codes and safety regulations.

Industrial Refrigeration Expertise

• Oversee all aspects of industrial refrigeration systems (ammonia/Freon-based), including daily operations, preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and efficiency optimization.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and environmental protocols related to refrigerant use and storage.
• Manage contractors for specialized refrigeration repairs and capital projects related to cooling infrastructure.

Team Leadership and Safety

• Lead, mentor, and train the maintenance and engineering team to improve technical skills and adherence to safety protocols.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring all maintenance personnel follow LOTO (Lockout/ Tagout) procedures and proper safety gear usage.
• Manage the department budget, control maintenance costs, and manage vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the Philippines is a strong advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance or engineering management role within a food processing, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with industrial refrigeration systems is mandatory
• Prior experience in a poultry, meat, or cold storage facility is highly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of industrial refrigeration (ammonia preferred), electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatic, and mechanical drives.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP) and occupational safety standards (OHSAS)
• Proficiency with maintenance software and standard office software.
• Strong leadership, analytical problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.