General Manager - Philippines

Michael Page; Manila; On-site; PHP 6,027,728 - 8,438,819; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative organizational culture

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a C-Suite candidate to lead the end-to-end operations of a manufacturing plant in Manila, Philippines. This role focuses on operational excellence, P&L management, and building a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in large-scale production environments, strong leadership capabilities, and a background in engineering. The opportunity includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a manufacturing plant or large-scale production operations.
• Strong background in engineering, technical operations, or process-driven manufacturing.
• Demonstrated track record in improving plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations of a manufacturing plant with safety and quality standards.
• Drive engineering-led operational excellence and optimize plant utilization.
• Manage P&L performance and oversee technical and maintenance functions.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Operational excellence

P&L management

Team building

Process improvement

Engineering background

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established regional manufacturing business with a strong footprint across Asia, serving leading global and local customers. The organization is currently focused on scaling performance and strengthening operational excellence, with ongoing investments in capability, efficiency, and long-term growth.

Job Description

• Lead the end-to-end operations of a manufacturing plant, ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and production performance
• Drive engineering-led operational excellence, improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and optimizing plant utilisation
• Take full ownership of P&L performance, including cost control, margin improvement, and delivery of business targets
• Oversee technical, engineering, and maintenance functions, ensuring reliability and scalability of operations
• Identify and implement process and performance improvements across all areas of the plant
• Partner with commercial teams to align production capabilities with customer demand and business growth
• Build and develop a high-performing operations and engineering team, with a strong focus on capability and leadership development
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate for this C-Suite role should have:

• Proven experience leading a manufacturing plant or large-scale production operations
• Strong background in engineering, technical operations, or process-driven manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated track record in driving operational excellence and improving plant performance
• Experience managing P&L, cost structures, and operational efficiency
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• Strong leadership capability, with experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Worked in a Multinational Company
• Open to applicants across Asia

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a large organization in the manufacturing industry.
• Work in a prominent role based in Philippines.
• Collaborative and high-performing organizational culture.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in the manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply.