Engineering Manager

To lead and manage all engineering and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations, optimal equipment performance, and efficient utilization of assets, while maintaining full compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Ensuring high equipment reliability while minimizing maintenance costs Managing preventive and corrective maintenance in a 24/7 production environment Balancing maintenance schedules with production priorities Optimizing spare parts inventory and reducing obsolete stock Driving continuous improvement in equipment performance and maintenance practices Managing technical upgrades, projects, and external contractors
Mission
To lead and manage all engineering and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations, optimal equipment performance, and efficient utilization of assets, while maintaining full compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Ensuring high equipment reliability while minimizing maintenance costs Managing preventive and corrective maintenance in a 24/7 production environment Balancing maintenance schedules with production priorities Optimizing spare parts inventory and reducing obsolete stock Driving continuous improvement in equipment performance and maintenance practices Managing technical upgrades, projects, and external contractors
Job Description
To lead and manage all engineering and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations, optimal equipment performance, and efficient utilization of assets, while maintaining full compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Main Challenges & Complexity
Ensuring high equipment reliability while minimizing maintenance costs Managing preventive and corrective maintenance in a 24/7 production environment Balancing maintenance schedules with production priorities Optimizing spare parts inventory and reducing obsolete stock Driving continuous improvement in equipment performance and maintenance practices Managing technical upgrades, projects, and external contractors
Main Responsibilities
Maintenance & Reliability Management
Lead preventive and corrective maintenance (PM&R) programs for all plant equipment Ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency Analyze breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions Monitor maintenance KPIs (downtime, MTTR, reliability trends) Maintain engineering standards, documentation, and equipment history
Engineering Operations & Technical Support
Provide technical support to Production to resolve operational issues Coordinate engineering activities with production and other departments Maintain technical documentation, manuals, and equipment specifications Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new equipment
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Identify and implement improvements in equipment, processes, and maintenance practices Drive efficiency improvement projects and reliability enhancements Align with corporate standards and best practices (WCP initiatives) Optimize maintenance strategies and reduce operational losses
Spare Parts & Inventory Management
Manage spare parts procurement, stock levels, and inventory optimization Review stock parameters (reorder points, quantities) to ensure availability and cost efficiency Control obsolete inventory and coordinate with other plants for utilization
Budget & Cost Control
Prepare and manage engineering and maintenance budgets (repairs, labor, utilities, CAPEX) Monitor repair and maintenance costs against budget targets Control contractor costs and technical service expenditures Support capital investment planning and PAR processes
Projects & Technical Services
Plan and execute plant projects, upgrades, and annual shutdown activities Manage external contractors and technical service providers Ensure cost-effective and high-quality execution of engineering projects Coordinate installation and commissioning of new machinery
Health, Safety & Environment (EHS)
Ensure full compliance with corporate and local safety regulations Promote safe working practices and equipment safety standards Lead risk assessments, safety improvements, and audits Drive continuous improvement in plant safety culture
People Management & Development
Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance teams Plan manpower allocation and ensure effective workforce utilization Develop training plans, skills matrix, and succession planning Promote teamwork, engagement, and performance excellence
Stakeholder Management
Work closely with Production, QA, EHS, Supply Chain, and HR departments Provide regular updates to Plant Manager on engineering performance Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and technical partners
Others
Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by Plant Manager Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and culture