Plant Engineering Manager - FMCG

  • Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 190,000-230,000 PHP / Month

Job Description:
The Plant Engineering Manager will oversee engineering activities and plant-level technical operations within a manufacturing environment. The role requires strong hands-on exposure to plant operations, engineering systems, manufacturing processes, and EHS requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee plant engineering activities and ensure reliable, safe, and efficient plant operations.
  • Provide hands-on leadership across engineering and technical requirements within the manufacturing facility.
  • Work closely with plant operations and other functions to support manufacturing processes and business requirements.
  • Ensure engineering activities are aligned with plant safety, quality, compliance, and operational standards.
  • Support EHS initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable plant requirements.
  • Contribute to ESG-related initiatives and sustainability programs where relevant.
  • Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address plant-level engineering and operational concerns.
  • Provide technical input and recommendations to plant leadership and senior management.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across plant engineering and manufacturing operations.
  • Travel to Thailand as needed for business and operational requirements.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Strong experience in plant engineering and/or plant operations within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience managing engineering activities at the overall plant level, rather than being limited to a single engineering function.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and day-to-day plant operations.
  • Experience in an FMCG or large-scale manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
  • GMP experience is required.
  • Exposure to EHS requirements and practices.
  • ESG or sustainability exposure is an advantage.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.
  • Must be comfortable working closely with plant teams and being present at the ground level, rather than operating purely from a corporate or strategic capacity.