Engineering Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Maintenance Management

• Lead and supervise all engineering and maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability, plant availability, and operational efficiency.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

• Establish maintenance strategies that minimize equipment downtime and maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Analyze equipment failures using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor maintenance performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Plant Utilities & Technical Systems

Manage the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of:

• Mechanical equipment and production machinery

• Electrical distribution systems

• PLC, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems

• Refrigeration and cold storage systems

• Boilers, air compressors, pumps, generators, and utility systems

• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP/IPAL)

• Building facilities and supporting infrastructure

Ensure all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and food industry requirements.

Engineering Projects

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise engineering projects, machine installation, equipment upgrades, plant expansion, and facility modifications.

• Manage contractors and vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to technical specifications.

• Evaluate new technologies and engineering solutions to improve productivity, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Asset & Cost Management

• Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets.

• Monitor maintenance expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

• Develop spare parts management strategies to ensure equipment reliability while maintaining optimum inventory levels.

• Support long-term asset management and capital replacement planning.

Food Safety, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety (K3), environmental regulations, and applicable statutory requirements.

• Support and maintain compliance with food safety and quality management systems, including BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, BAP, ASC, and other relevant certification standards.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure adherence to safe work practices throughout the Engineering Department.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop engineering technicians to build a competent and high-performing team.

• Plan manpower utilization and establish work priorities to achieve departmental objectives.

• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and other departments.

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related Engineering disciplines.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of engineering or maintenance experience within manufacturing industries.

• Experience in seafood processing, food processing, FMCG, frozen food, cold storage, or other continuous manufacturing industries is highly preferred.

• Proven experience leading engineering or maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge in:

• Preventive, Predictive, and Corrective Maintenance

• Mechanical and Electrical Systems

• PLC, Instrumentation, and Industrial Automation

• Refrigeration and Cold Storage Systems

• Boilers, Compressors, Pumps, Generators, and Plant Utilities

• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP/IPAL)

• Reliability Engineering and Maintenance Planning

• Engineering Project Management

• Contractor and Vendor Management

• Maintenance Budgeting and Cost Control

• Engineering Drawings and AutoCAD (preferred)

• Occupational Health & Safety (K3) and Environmental Compliance

• Food Safety Standards within Manufacturing Facilities

• Microsoft Office applications

Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development capability

• Excellent planning, organizing, and prioritization skills

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability

• Sound decision-making under operational pressure

• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to prepare professional technical reports and management presentations

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and strong ethical standards

• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Disciplined, resilient, and adaptable

• Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and commitment to operational excellence

Preferred Certifications

Candidates holding one or more of the following certifications will have an advantage:

• AK3 Electrical Safety Certification

Boiler Operator/Boiler Engineer Certification