Head of Manufacturing Operations

HR TechX Corp.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector seeks a Head of Manufacturing Operations in Cebu City. This critical role oversees multiple manufacturing plants, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with strategic business goals. The ideal candidate will possess solid experience in similar roles, strong leadership abilities, and skills in stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in manufacturing operations within the consumer goods or FMCG industry.
• Proven leadership in managing multiple plant operations.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and a growth-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for all plants ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations.
• Align manufacturing strategies with supply chain objectives.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for productivity and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Position: Head of Manufacturing Operations

Location: Cebu

Work Setup: Onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Role Overview:

The Head of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for leading the end-to-end operations of multiple manufacturing plants. These facilities handle both Returnable-Glass and PET production. The role ensures alignment of all resources with business strategies and volume targets while maintaining high standards of service at optimized costs.

This position ensures compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements concerning product quality, safety, occupational health, environmental protection, equipment reliability, cost-efficiency, and workforce development. The role also drives both long-term and short-term planning to support business sustainability through collaboration with various internal departments, including Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Legal, HR, and Labor Relations, as well as external agencies and regulators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic, tactical, and operational plans for all plants, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Align manufacturing strategies with broader supply chain objectives based on plant capabilities and capacity.
• Establish policies, guidelines, and performance targets to drive operational efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for maintenance, projects, productivity, cost savings, yield improvement, and continuous enhancement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in production planning, staffing, talent development, training, and labor relations.
• Foster a culture aligned with organizational values, focused on continuous improvement and transformational growth.
• Lead and support Plant Managers in achieving operational goals by optimizing resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Solid experience in manufacturing operations within the consumer goods or FMCG industry.
• Proven leadership in managing multiple plant operations.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.