ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER

Commonwealth Foods, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 502,200 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Metro Manila is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager. You will oversee plant operations and personnel, ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in a similar role, strong troubleshooting skills, and a relevant Bachelor's degree. This role offers an opportunity to lead operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as Assistant Plant Manager or Plant Supervisor in food manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable on safety, quality, productivity and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager with supervision of personnel and plant operations.
• Conduct daily inspections of machinery and equipment.
• Plan and organize day-to-day operations to meet production objectives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting operational problems

Team building

Decision making

People management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in any related course

Job description

Overview

• Assists the Plant Manager with the over-all supervision of departmental personnel, general plant operation and maintenance to achieve the production objectives.
• Conducts the daily inspection of all machinery and equipment, making sure that these are in good running condition.
• Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of the maintenance personnel in coordination with the Plant manager.
• Requests and makes follow-up, if necessary, the outsourced technical services and additional tools needed by the maintenance section.
• Reports machines/equipment failure and status of the machine/equipment maintenance work to the Plant Manager.
• Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day to day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Coordinate with the Plant Manager in resolving plant issues in a timely manner.
• Review all production orders and processing schedules and make critical decisions about workflow strategies to ensure customers receive goods on time.
• Develop, implement and track quality control systems, utilizing feedback to reduce scrap and waste through employee education and other efficiency improvement
• Set and monitor product standards by implementing testing procedures
• Perform all other duties that may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Proven experience in working as Assistant Plant Manager or Plant Supervisor (at least 3 years) preferably in a food manufacturing setting.
• Strong aptitude on root cause analysis and troubleshooting operational problems
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Be knowledgeable on safety, quality, productivity and inventory processes.
• Strong team building, decision making and people management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any related course.