Location: Pasig 

Work Setup: Full Onsite 

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift

Role Overview

The Plant Operations Manager will provide overall leadership for a large-scale manufacturing facility, ensuring seamless integration of production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance functions. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across a high-volume food manufacturing environment. It also ensures consistent delivery of quality output while meeting business demand and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Operations Management, or a related field
• MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
• Strong background in food manufacturing, particularly dough-based, baked goods, flour-based, or commissary operations
• Proven experience in senior plant leadership roles (e.g., Plant Head, Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, or equivalent)
• Deep knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance in food production
• Experience managing large-scale, high-volume production facilities and cross-functional teams
• Strong expertise in production, engineering maintenance, supply chain coordination, and operational planning

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations Leadership

• Oversee end-to-end plant operations covering production, engineering, quality, warehouse, and maintenance functions
• Drive achievement of operational KPIs including efficiency, output, waste reduction, downtime, and service levels
• Lead plant-wide planning and execution to meet production demand and business growth requirements
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance overall plant productivity and performance

Production & Manufacturing Management

• Manage high-volume dough-based or similar food manufacturing operations with focus on consistency and efficiency
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, capacity management, and manpower deployment
• Ensure strict compliance with production standards, SOPs, and manufacturing best practices
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM, Kaizen, or similar methodologies

Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and R&D teams to maintain product integrity and consistency
• Lead initiatives to reduce defects, deviations, and production waste

Engineering & Maintenance

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure high equipment reliability and uptime
• Support facility upgrades, automation initiatives, and plant expansion projects
• Ensure readiness and efficiency of all production equipment and infrastructure

Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination

• Work closely with procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted production flow
• Monitor raw material usage, inventory levels, and production forecasts
• Ensure operational readiness during peak demand and nationwide distribution requirements

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership teams across all operational functions
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, discipline, and continuous improvement
• Drive workforce planning, capability development, and succession planning initiatives

Financial & Operational Performance

• Manage plant budgets, cost controls, and resource optimization programs
• Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Drive operational efficiency while maintaining quality and service standards